Hallelujah! I will give thanks to the LORD with all my heart in the council of the upright and in the assembly. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Psalm 111:1? 2. How can we "praise the LORD with all my heart" daily? 3. What does "in the council of the upright" teach about community worship? 4. How does Psalm 111:1 connect with Hebrews 10:25 on gathering together? 5. Why is wholehearted praise important in our relationship with God? 6. How can we encourage others to join in praising God wholeheartedly? 7. What does "I will praise the LORD with all my heart" imply about personal devotion? 8. How does Psalm 111:1 reflect the importance of communal worship in Christianity? 9. What historical context influenced the writing of Psalm 111:1? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Psalm 111? 11. What does 'hallelujah' mean? 12. How can a 'divine council' (Psalm 82:1) fit with passages claiming there is only one God (Deuteronomy 6:4)? 13. Psalm 149:1 - Why is there a need for a 'new song' if this psalm's praises and warlike imagery appear repeatedly elsewhere in the Old Testament? 14. In Psalm 110:1, how could David refer to the Messiah as 'my Lord' if the Messiah was supposed to be his descendant? Discussion Questions 1. How can you incorporate wholehearted worship into your daily life, beyond just Sunday services?2. In what ways can you contribute to the "council of the upright" in your local church or community? 3. Reflect on a time when public worship or assembly strengthened your faith. How can you encourage others to participate in communal worship? 4. How does expressing gratitude to God in public settings impact your personal faith and the faith of those around you? 5. What steps can you take to ensure that gratitude becomes a consistent part of your lifestyle, and how can this be supported by other scriptures?1. How does Psalm 111 inspire you to appreciate God's works in your daily life? 2. What does the "fear of the Lord" mean to you? How does it correlate to wisdom in the context of the Psalm and your personal experiences? 3. How do you perceive God's righteousness as discussed in Psalm 111? Can you relate it to any situations in your own life? 4. How can we seek and meditate on God's works as the psalmist does? 5. How can we apply the concepts of faithfulness and righteousness from Psalm 111 in our relationships with others? 6. How does the theme of God's everlasting covenant resonate with you? How does it influence your faith journey? 7. Discuss a time when you felt the need to praise God wholeheartedly as the psalmist does in this chapter. 8. In what ways have you seen the truth of Psalm 111:2 – “Great are the works of the Lord; they are pondered by all who delight in them” in your life? 9. How does understanding God's precepts bring about a sense of security, as mentioned in verse 8? 10. How does the concept of God's redemption, as mentioned in verse 9, apply to contemporary life? 11. In what ways can you ensure that your praise for God, as described in verse 10, endures forever? 12. What is the significance of the communal setting in Psalm 111, and how does it apply to our modern-day church community? 13. How can we make our praises for God "profound and delightful" as expressed in Psalm 111? 14. How does the Psalmist's approach to worship in Psalm 111 inspire your own worship practices? 15. What role does the theme of God's enduring covenant play in your personal faith and relationship with God? 16. How can you use Psalm 111 as a model for expressing gratitude and reverence towards God? 17. What does the statement "His praise endures forever" mean in the context of your personal faith journey? 18. How do you see God's faithfulness manifested in the world around you, and how does it strengthen your faith? 19. How does Psalm 111 inspire you to deepen your understanding of God's precepts and live according to them? 20. In the light of Psalm 111, how would you redefine wisdom in the context of modern-day living? Links Psalm 111:1 NIVPsalm 111:1 NLT Psalm 111:1 ESV Psalm 111:1 NASB Psalm 111:1 KJV Psalm 111:1 Commentaries Bible Hub |



