1. What is the meaning of Psalm 124:1?

2. How does Psalm 124:1 encourage reliance on God's presence in our lives?

3. What role does community play in recognizing God's help, as seen in Psalm 124:1?

4. How can we apply the message of Psalm 124:1 in daily challenges?

5. Which other scriptures emphasize God's deliverance and presence like Psalm 124:1?

6. How can acknowledging "the LORD was on our side" strengthen our faith today?

7. How does Psalm 124:1 emphasize God's role in Israel's survival?

8. What historical events might Psalm 124:1 be referencing?

9. How does Psalm 124:1 challenge personal reliance on human strength?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Psalm 124?

11. Psalm 124:1–2 affirms God’s intervention for Israel, yet historical records detail numerous defeats. Why do these interventions appear inconsistent with recorded losses?

12. (Psalm 118:10–12) How credible is the claim that a single individual or nation was surrounded by so many enemies yet prevailed without clear historical or archaeological evidence?

13. Psalm 124:6 claims God protected Israel from being devoured, yet the Bible elsewhere describes God allowing invasions and captivities. How do we reconcile this contrast?

14. If Psalm 117:1 calls all nations to praise God, why does historical evidence suggest that many cultures never worshiped the Hebrew God at all?1. How does the phrase "If the LORD had not been on our side" challenge us to reflect on God's past interventions in our lives?

2. In what ways can we, like Israel, publicly declare God's deliverance in our personal and communal experiences?

3. How does the assurance of God's presence in Psalm 124:1 relate to the promise found in Romans 8:31?

4. What are some practical steps we can take to remind ourselves and others of God's faithfulness during difficult times?

5. How can the account of Israel's deliverance in Exodus 14 inspire us to trust God in seemingly impossible situations today?1. What do the metaphors used in Psalm 124 tell you about the nature of challenges faced by the Israelites?

2. If God had not been on our side, would our story be similar to what David describes in verses 3-5? How?

3. In what ways have you personally experienced God's deliverance in your life?

4. How can we apply the principles from Psalm 124 in overcoming present-day adversities?

5. What does verse 8 reveal about the identity of God and our relationship to Him?

6. How do David's experiences resonate with your own personal experiences?

7. How can you cultivate a sense of gratitude similar to the one expressed in verses 6-7?

8. What are some modern-day 'snares' that you feel you've escaped from, thanks to God's intervention?

9. How does this Psalm encourage collective memory and identity?

10. How can the message of Psalm 124 be used to comfort someone facing difficulties?

11. How does this Psalm show the role of God as a refuge?

12. What does this Psalm teach us about dependence on God?

13. What modern metaphors would you use to describe the protection and deliverance of God in your life?

14. How might we stray into taking God's protection for granted and how can we avoid this?

15. How can this Psalm guide your prayers in times of personal or collective crisis?

16. How can we relate the deliverance of God depicted in Psalm 124 to salvation through Jesus Christ?

17. In what ways does this Psalm emphasize the need for community in dealing with adversities?

18. How does the acknowledgment of God as the Maker of heaven and earth (verse 8) inspire awe and reverence?

19. How can you use this Psalm as a reminder of God's faithfulness in times when you feel overwhelmed?

20. How can Psalm 124 help us maintain hope and trust in God in the midst of global challenges like the climate crisis, social inequalities, or pandemics?

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