1. What is the meaning of Psalm 146:9?

2. How does Psalm 146:9 encourage us to care for the vulnerable today?

3. What does "upholds the cause of the oppressed" reveal about God's character?

4. How can we emulate God's protection of strangers in our communities?

5. Which other scriptures emphasize God's concern for widows and orphans?

6. How should Psalm 146:9 influence our response to injustice around us?

7. How does Psalm 146:9 reflect God's justice and care for the marginalized?

8. What historical context influenced the writing of Psalm 146:9?

9. How does Psalm 146:9 challenge our treatment of strangers and orphans today?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Psalm 146?

11. What does intersectionality mean?

12. What is the Bible's stance on eugenics?

13. Why does Deuteronomy 10:19 command love for foreigners while other passages in Deuteronomy mandate severe treatment of certain nations?

14. In Psalm 146:9, why do fatherless children and widows still suffer if God truly intervenes on their behalf?1. How does understanding God's protection of the vulnerable in Psalm 146:9 influence your view of social justice today?

2. In what ways can you personally support the "foreigners, fatherless, and widows" in your community?

3. How does the assurance that God frustrates the ways of the wicked impact your response to witnessing injustice?

4. Reflect on a time when you experienced God's protection or sustenance in a difficult situation. How can this encourage others?

5. How do the themes in Psalm 146:9 connect with the teachings of Jesus in the New Testament regarding caring for the least of these?1. How does the Psalmist's declaration to praise God as long as he lives resonate with your personal faith journey?

2. Reflect on a time when you might have put your trust in people or human institutions rather than God. How did that experience shape your understanding of reliance?

3. How does the transience of human life, as described in verses 3-4, impact your perspective on earthly pursuits and desires?

4. How does Psalm 146 challenge our society's understanding of power and leadership?

5. According to verses 5-9, how does the Psalmist describe God's actions towards the oppressed, hungry, prisoners, blind, bowed down, righteous, foreigners, fatherless, and widows? How can we emulate these actions in our own lives?

6. Reflect on God's role as a helper and sustainer as depicted in this Psalm. How has this been evident in your life?

7. What does the Psalmist's comparison between mortal men and God teach us about the source of our hope and trust?

8. In what practical ways can you incorporate praise and worship into your daily life, as suggested by verses 1-2?

9. How does the description of God's reign in verse 10 comfort you during times of uncertainty or change?

10. How can we ensure that our plans align with God's eternal reign, rather than becoming like those of princes whose plans perish?

11. Reflect on the phrase, "God frustrates the ways of the wicked". What does this tell us about God's justice?

12. How does the description of God's compassionate actions inspire you to live out your faith in your community?

13. In the context of modern society, how might the Psalmist's depiction of God as the 'helper' influence our approach to social justice?

14. How can the themes of this Psalm guide us in our interactions with authority figures and societal structures?

15. How does this Psalm speak to the Christian call to care for the marginalized and oppressed?

16. How does the Psalmist's commitment to praising God challenge you in your personal worship?

17. How does Psalm 146 inform our understanding of God’s kingdom and his eternal reign?

18. How can we apply the lessons from this Psalm when dealing with issues of trust and dependence in our relationships?

19. How does the Psalmist's perspective on God's eternal nature shape your view of God?

20. How can the central message of this Psalm inspire you to act differently in your daily life?

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