1. What is the meaning of Psalm 138:2?

2. How does Psalm 138:2 emphasize the importance of God's name and word?

3. What actions can you take to exalt God's name in daily life?

4. How does Psalm 138:2 connect with John 1:1 about the Word's significance?

5. Why is it important to prioritize God's word over personal desires or opinions?

6. How can you practically "bow down" in worship as described in Psalm 138:2?

7. How does Psalm 138:2 emphasize the importance of God's word over His name?

8. Why does Psalm 138:2 highlight God's faithfulness and loving devotion?

9. What historical context influenced the writing of Psalm 138:2?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Psalm 138?

11. Psalm 138:2 references a holy temple. Do historical or archaeological records support a fully established temple in David’s time, or is this an anachronism?

12. Is His Word prioritized over His Name?

13. Psalm 138 as a whole emphasizes God’s unfailing love and truth. How do skeptics reconcile this with accounts of divine judgment that appear severe or contradictory elsewhere in the Bible?

14. Is His Word prioritized over His Name?1. How does the act of bowing toward the holy temple in Psalm 138:2 inform our understanding of worship today?

2. In what ways have you experienced God's loving devotion and faithfulness in your own life?

3. How can you practically exalt God's name and word in your daily routine?

4. What are some specific promises from God's word that you can hold onto during challenging times?

5. How does the exaltation of God's word in Psalm 138:2 connect with the portrayal of Jesus as the Word in John 1:1? How does this influence your view of Scripture?1. How does Psalm 138 encourage us to respond to God's love and faithfulness?

2. In what ways does David display humility in his relationship with God?

3. How does the Psalmist's perspective on God's omnipotence and omnipresence influence his faith and actions?

4. How can we apply the concept of God's "divine condescension" in our lives, as depicted in verses 6-7?

5. How does this Psalm affirm the power of God's word?

6. How can we relate to David's expression of praise in our current circumstances?

7. How can we see God's deliverance in our lives, as highlighted in verse 7?

8. How does David’s experience with God’s response to his prayers (verse 3) reflect in your personal prayer life?

9. In verse 8, David displays confidence in God's continued work. How does this resonate with you?

10. How does Psalm 138 inspire you to face current challenges or hardships?

11. How do the themes of this Psalm apply to your understanding of God's character?

12. In a world that values self-reliance, how can Psalm 138 help us understand the importance of dependence on God?

13. How does David's depiction of God's interaction with the lowly and the proud (verse 6) challenge societal views of success and status?

14. How can you personally apply David's level of trust and assurance in God’s unfailing love?

15. How does verse 5 inspire you to share the word of God with others?

16. How can understanding God's supremacy, as mentioned in verses 4-5, influence our interaction with worldly powers?

17. How can the themes in this Psalm guide us in our prayers?

18. How does David's commitment to praise God in His holy temple inspire our personal and communal worship?

19. How does David's praise for God's steadfast love and faithfulness influence your understanding of God's grace?

20. What practical steps can you take to incorporate the principles of Psalm 138 in your daily living?

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