1. What is the meaning of Psalm 124:2?

2. How does Psalm 124:2 encourage reliance on God's protection in daily life?

3. What does "the LORD was on our side" reveal about God's faithfulness?

4. How can Psalm 124:2 deepen our understanding of God's role in adversity?

5. Which New Testament passages echo the theme of God's deliverance in Psalm 124:2?

6. How can we apply the assurance of God's presence in Psalm 124:2 today?

7. How does Psalm 124:2 affirm God's role in delivering believers from adversaries?

8. What historical context supports the events described in Psalm 124:2?

9. How does Psalm 124:2 influence the understanding of divine intervention in human affairs?

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

11. Is there any archeological or historical data to validate the specific conflicts described in Psalm 140, or are these events unsubstantiated?

12. How does Psalm 134's call to 'bless the Lord' fit with passages like Genesis 12:2, where only God imparts blessing?

13. 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?

14. Psalm 124:2-3 suggests a miraculous rescue from immediate danger. Why is there little to no extra-biblical documentation of such dramatic interventions?1. How does understanding God's past deliverance of Israel help you trust Him in your current circumstances?

2. In what ways can you identify with the threats faced by Israel, and how can you apply God's promises of protection to your life?

3. How does the assurance of God's presence in Psalm 124:2 encourage you in your spiritual battles today?

4. What are some practical ways you can support and pray for others in your community who are facing "attacks"?

5. How can you incorporate gratitude for God's protection into your daily spiritual practices?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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