F-260 Psalm 18
The Lord is Praised for Deliverance
What struggles or challenges do you think politicians face?
Who has helped you over the years?
What are the benefits and dangers of being a Christian leader?
What did David reveal about his relationship with God? (18:1-3, 6, 18-19, 20-24, 28-29, 32-36, 47-48)
What motivated David to write this song of praise to the Lord? (18:1-6)
What images or mental pictures did David use to describe the Lord? (18:2, 14, 30)
What are the three major themes of this poem? (18:4-19, 20-29, 30-45)
How did God help David? (18:4-19)
From what did the Lord deliver David? (18:4-19)
In David’s mind, why did the Lord save him from his enemies? (18:20-29)
How does God show Himself to us? (18:25-27)
What resulted from David’s righteousness and pure character? (18:20-24)
Where did David get his confidence and courage? (18:29, 32-45)
In what specific ways did God enable David? (18:32-45)
Why was David motivated to praise the Lord? (18:46-50)
What vow did David make? (18:49)
How did David view himself and his relationship with God? (18:50)
What does this psalm teach us about the way God relates to people?
In what ways would you like your relationship with the Lord to be like David’s?
What new perspective does this passage offer you about yourself or about God?
What motivates you to praise God?
What has the Lord done for you recently?
How God’s actions influenced your relationship with Him?
In what ways has God enabled you to do things that were beyond your normal capabilities?
How should we follow David’s example in responding to God’s help?
What challenging responsibilities has God given you?
What step could you take this week to strengthen your relationship with the Lord?
What do you want to remember the next time you doubt your ability to do what God has given you to do?
For what can you give praise to God today?