1. What is the meaning of Psalm 137:7?

2. How does Psalm 137:7 encourage us to remember God's justice in adversity?

3. What historical context helps us understand Edom's actions in Psalm 137:7?

4. How does Psalm 137:7 connect with God's promises in Obadiah 1:10-14?

5. How can we apply the call for justice in Psalm 137:7 today?

6. What lessons from Psalm 137:7 guide our response to those who wrong us?

7. What historical events led to the plea in Psalm 137:7?

8. How does Psalm 137:7 reflect the theme of divine justice?

9. Why is Edom specifically mentioned in Psalm 137:7?

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

11. What prompted God's judgment on Edom?

12. How will Edom face judgment for its pride and betrayal?

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

14. Who is the author of Obadiah?1. How does the historical relationship between Israel and Edom enhance our understanding of Psalm 137:7?

2. In what ways can we see the principle of "reaping what you sow" reflected in the fate of Edom as described in other scriptures?

3. How can we apply the lessons of Edom's betrayal to our own relationships within the church community?

4. What does this verse teach us about God's memory and justice, and how can that influence our response to personal injustices?

5. How can the practice of lament, as seen in Psalm 137, be a healthy part of our spiritual life today?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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