1. What is the meaning of Psalm 137:2?

2. Why did the exiles hang their harps on "the willows" in Psalm 137:2?

3. How does Psalm 137:2 reflect the sorrow of the Israelites in Babylon?

4. What other scriptures describe Israel's captivity and longing for Jerusalem?

5. How can we express faith during times of personal or spiritual exile?

6. What modern situations might cause believers to feel like exiles today?

7. Why did the Israelites hang their harps on the willows in Psalm 137:2?

8. What historical event does Psalm 137:2 refer to?

9. How does Psalm 137:2 reflect the Israelites' feelings of exile and loss?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Psalm 137?

11. How does Psalm 137 align with divine justice, given that it appears to advocate collective punishment?

12. What archaeological evidence, if any, supports the psalmist's depiction of worship in Psalm 43:4?

13. How can Psalm 137:9 be reconciled with a just and loving God when it seems to celebrate cruelty against children?

14. What historical or archeological evidence supports the specific events described in Psalm 137, if any?1. How does the act of hanging their harps on the poplars reflect the emotional state of the Israelites in exile?

2. In what ways can we find parallels between the Israelites' experience in Babylon and our own experiences of spiritual or emotional exile?

3. How can the practice of lament, as seen in Psalm 137, be incorporated into our personal and communal worship today?

4. What promises of God can we hold onto during times of suffering and longing, similar to the Israelites' hope for return to Jerusalem?

5. How can we support and encourage one another in our faith communities when we face collective or individual hardships?1. How does the Psalmist describe the emotional state of the Israelites in exile?

2. How can the Israelites' struggle to sing songs of joy in a foreign land be related to modern experiences of displacement and exile?

3. How does the Psalmist express the depth of his longing for Jerusalem?

4. What role does memory play in this Psalm, and how is it connected to the idea of identity?

5. How can the Psalmist's reaction to the Edomites be interpreted in the context of the larger biblical narrative?

6. In what ways does this Psalm reflect the difficulties of worshiping God amidst suffering?

7. How do you reconcile the Psalmist's blessing of vengeance with the New Testament teachings on forgiveness?

8. What modern situations might make it difficult for individuals to "sing the Lord's song"?

9. How does this Psalm contribute to our understanding of faith as a communal experience?

10. How might the Psalmist's insistence on not forgetting Jerusalem inform the way we remember our own spiritual experiences?

11. In what ways can we apply the concept of "remembering Zion" in our present-day lives?

12. How might you respond if asked to rejoice or express your faith in a situation of extreme adversity?

13. What can Psalm 137 teach us about the complex emotions involved in dealing with loss and displacement?

14. How does the notion of justice and retribution appear in this Psalm? How does it relate to current understandings of justice?

15. How does Psalm 137 challenge or reinforce your understanding of God's character?

16. If you were in a similar situation to the Psalmist, how would you react?

17. What can we learn from the Psalmist's devotion to his homeland and faith?

18. In what ways does the Psalmist's struggle mirror challenges faced by today's believers?

19. How can the concept of "captive in a foreign land" be metaphorically interpreted in a personal spiritual journey?

20. How can Psalm 137 help believers find a voice for their anger or suffering in their relationship with God?

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