Psalm 116

1. What was “the cup of salvation” (v. 13)? What did it represent?
2. Why is childlike faith so significant? How might a highly intellectual person lead a life of childlike faith?
3. What spiritual decisions might a sincere follower of the Lord appropriately make public?

Psalms 117–118

1. What is distinct about Psalm 117? Have you “bragged” about the Lord recently? If so, what was the occasion?
2. How has the Lord manifested His love to you recently? How often do you praise Him for His love?
3. How do you typically respond in a crisis? How does your view of God affect you in those situations?
4. What never changes in spite of the many changes we observe in modern times? To what extent does this unchanging feature comfort you? Why?
5. What messianic pictures do you see in 118:22?

Psalm 119

1. How is this psalm uniquely structured? What is its main theme?
2. Critics often accuse believers of worshipping the Bible. Why might they think this? How would you respond to the accusation?
3. What practical help for daily living do you derive from the Bible?
4. What role, if any, should the Old Testament play in the lives of Christians?
5. How can parents pass along to their children knowledge of and love for God’s Word?
6. How do you differentiate between reading God’s Word and meditating on it? Do you maintain a daily schedule of both? If not, how will you arrange your schedule to accommodate these important habits?
7. Which verse in Psalm 119 best indicates your need for God’s Word? Which verse best indicates your devotion to God’s Word? Explain your choices.