Psalm 22:15
My strength is dried up like a potsherd, and my tongue sticks to the roof of my mouth. You lay me in the dust of death.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Psalm 22:15?

2. How does Psalm 22:15 illustrate Jesus' suffering on the cross?

3. What does "my strength is dried up" reveal about human frailty?

4. How can Psalm 22:15 deepen our understanding of Christ's sacrifice?

5. Connect Psalm 22:15 with New Testament references to Jesus' crucifixion.

6. How can believers find strength in God when feeling spiritually "dried up"?

7. How does Psalm 22:15 foreshadow the crucifixion of Jesus?

8. What historical context influenced the writing of Psalm 22:15?

9. How does Psalm 22:15 relate to the theme of suffering in the Bible?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Psalm 22?

11. Why have you forsaken me?

12. Why did Jesus feel forsaken by God?

13. How could Jesus, who is presented as divine, express physical weakness by saying “I thirst” in John 19:28?

14. Why does Jesus, believed to be divine, cry out 'My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?' (Mark 15:34)?
Discussion Questions
1. How does Psalm 22:15 deepen your understanding of Jesus' experience on the cross, and how can this perspective impact your daily walk with Christ?

2. In what ways can recognizing the prophetic nature of Psalm 22 strengthen your faith in the Bible's divine inspiration?

3. How can the imagery of "strength dried up like a potsherd" help you relate to your own experiences of weakness and reliance on God?

4. What practical steps can you take to develop greater empathy and compassion for those who are suffering, inspired by the suffering described in Psalm 22?

5. How does the concept of being "laid in the dust of death" influence your view of life and death, and how can it motivate you to live with an eternal perspective?1. How do you relate to David's feeling of abandonment in verses 1-2?

2. What can we learn from David's remembrance of God's faithfulness to his ancestors in times of despair (verses 3-5)?

3. In your life, how have you handled mockery or scorn due to your faith, as David did (verses 6-8)?

4. How does David's unshakeable faith, despite his situation, inspire you (verses 9-10)?

5. Reflect on a time when you felt surrounded by 'enemies.' How did your faith influence your response (verses 11-18)?

6. How does this Psalm help you understand the role of prayer during times of crisis (verses 19-21)?

7. What are the ways you testify of God's goodness in your life (verses 22-24)?

8. How do verses 25-31 inspire you to invite others to praise God?

9. In Psalm 22, David moved from lament to praise. What does this teach you about the nature of faith?

10. What is the significance of David's prophecy about future generations (verse 31)?

11. In what ways does Psalm 22 encourage you to maintain hope in seemingly hopeless situations?

12. How can you apply the lessons from Psalm 22 to a current situation in your life?

13. How does Psalm 22 change your perspective on suffering and deliverance?

14. Why do you think David continued to express his faith in God despite feeling abandoned?

15. How can Psalm 22 guide us in responding to personal trials in our day-to-day lives?

16. How can we use David's experiences in Psalm 22 to help others who might be going through a similar situation?

17. How does Psalm 22 inform our understanding of the concept of sacrifice and redemption?

18. What lessons can we learn about community from David's call to collective worship?

19. How does Psalm 22 enhance your understanding of the relationship between lament and praise?

20. How can we use the insights from Psalm 22 to strengthen our faith and commitment to God?

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