Psalm 124:6
Blessed be the LORD, who has not given us as prey to their teeth.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Psalm 124:6?

2. How does Psalm 124:6 inspire gratitude for God's protection in your life?

3. What does "not given us as prey" reveal about God's deliverance?

4. How can Psalm 124:6 strengthen your trust in God's sovereignty today?

5. Which other scriptures emphasize God's protection like Psalm 124:6 does?

6. How can you apply the message of Psalm 124:6 in daily challenges?

7. How does Psalm 124:6 reflect God's protection in times of danger?

8. What historical events might Psalm 124:6 be referencing?

9. How does Psalm 124:6 challenge our understanding of divine intervention?

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

11. 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?

12. Why does David, in Psalm 58, invoke violent divine judgment (verse 6) when other passages emphasize mercy?

13. Psalm 20:6 - How can we verify historically or scientifically that the Lord 'saves His anointed'?

14. Which historical context supports the harsh curses in Psalm 58 when other biblical texts advocate forgiveness?
Discussion Questions
1. How does understanding God’s protection in Psalm 124:6 influence your perspective on current challenges you face?

2. In what ways can you identify God’s deliverance in your own life, similar to how Israel experienced it?

3. How can the imagery of being "prey to their teeth" help you understand the severity of spiritual battles?

4. What are some practical ways you can cultivate a heart of gratitude and praise for God’s deliverance?

5. How can you apply the assurance of God’s protection in Psalm 124:6 to encourage others who are facing trials?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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