Psalm 123:2
As the eyes of servants look to the hand of their master, as the eyes of a maidservant look to the hand of her mistress, so our eyes are on the LORD our God until He shows us mercy.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Psalm 123:2?

2. How does Psalm 123:2 illustrate our dependence on God's mercy and guidance?

3. What can we learn about servanthood from "eyes of servants" in Psalm 123:2?

4. How does Psalm 123:2 connect with Jesus' teachings on humility and service?

5. In what ways can we actively "look to the LORD our God" daily?

6. How can Psalm 123:2 inspire patience and trust in God's timing and will?

7. How does Psalm 123:2 illustrate the relationship between God and His followers?

8. What historical context influenced the writing of Psalm 123:2?

9. How does Psalm 123:2 reflect the theme of servitude in the Bible?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Psalm 123?

11. Does Psalm 123:2, likening believers to servants at a master’s hand, suggest a power dynamic that contradicts more egalitarian biblical passages?

12. How can Psalm 123’s insistence on divine mercy be reconciled with other Old Testament texts where God enacts harsh judgment in similar circumstances?

13. Psalm 123:4 laments the scorn of the proud; does this conflict with other verses implying the righteous should not be shaken by contempt?

14. Psalm 143:2 states no one living is righteous; how does this align with passages naming certain individuals as righteous elsewhere in the Bible?
Discussion Questions
1. How does the analogy of servants looking to their masters help us understand our relationship with God?

2. In what ways can we actively "look to the LORD" in our daily lives, especially during challenging times?

3. How does the concept of waiting for God's mercy challenge or encourage you in your current situation?

4. What other biblical examples can you think of where individuals demonstrated dependence on God similar to the servants in this Psalm?

5. How can we cultivate a community that collectively looks to God for guidance and mercy, as the Psalmist describes?1. How does the imagery of a servant looking to their master's hand illustrate our relationship with God?

2. What can we learn from the humility expressed by the psalmist in this Psalm?

3. How does Psalm 123 encourage us to respond to feelings of ridicule or scorn?

4. What does the psalmist's plea for mercy tell us about his understanding of God's character?

5. Can you think of a situation in your life when you felt like the psalmist, scorned or ridiculed? How did you respond?

6. How does the faith expressed in Psalm 123 challenge you in your personal faith journey?

7. How can we cultivate the same kind of trust and dependence on God as expressed in this Psalm?

8. What does this Psalm teach us about the importance of maintaining hope in times of adversity?

9. How might the lessons of this Psalm apply to present-day social issues, such as bullying or online harassment?

10. How does the concept of God's mercy impact your personal interactions and relationships?

11. What does the intensity of the psalmist's plea suggest about the depth of his relationship with God?

12. How would you articulate your plea for God's mercy in your current situation?

13. How does this Psalm challenge our understanding of divine mercy?

14. Can you think of practical ways to manifest the humility demonstrated in this Psalm in your daily life?

15. How would you use this Psalm to comfort someone feeling ridiculed or despised?

16. How might the psalmist's pleas for deliverance from scorn influence the way we pray for those suffering or persecuted?

17. In what ways can we see the hope of the psalmist manifested in your community or society today?

18. How does Psalm 123 shape your understanding of the believer's relationship to God in times of difficulty?

19. Based on this Psalm, how would you encourage someone who feels overlooked or undervalued?

20. How can you relate the trust and hope expressed in Psalm 123 to your personal life, career, or relationships?

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