Psalm 22:8
"He trusts in the LORD, let the LORD deliver him; let the LORD rescue him, since He delights in him."
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Psalm 22:8?

2. How does Psalm 22:8 foreshadow the mocking of Jesus in the Gospels?

3. What does "He trusts in the LORD" reveal about faith under persecution?

4. How can we respond to mockery for our faith like in Psalm 22:8?

5. Which New Testament events fulfill the prophecy found in Psalm 22:8?

6. How can Psalm 22:8 strengthen our trust in God during trials today?

7. How does Psalm 22:8 foreshadow the events of Jesus' crucifixion?

8. Why do the mockers in Psalm 22:8 challenge the trust in God?

9. What historical context surrounds the writing of Psalm 22?

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

11. What does 'Taste and See that the Lord is Good' mean?

12. (2 Samuel 22 compared with Psalm 18) Why do these passages have slight variations if both are supposed to be inspired or accurate accounts?

13. Why does Psalm 34:17-18 promise God hears and delivers the righteous but seem to conflict with other passages describing unanswered prayers?

14. (Psalm 118:17) Does the assertion 'I shall not die, but live' contradict mortality or promise an unrealistic divine protection?
Discussion Questions
1. How does the mockery described in Psalm 22:8 reflect the experiences of both David and Jesus? What can we learn from their responses?

2. In what ways can we apply the trust demonstrated in Psalm 22:8 to our own lives when facing ridicule or doubt from others?

3. How does the fulfillment of Psalm 22:8 in the New Testament strengthen your faith in the reliability of Scripture?

4. What does it mean for God to "delight" in His people, and how should this influence our understanding of our relationship with Him?

5. How can the themes of suffering and trust in Psalm 22 encourage you in your current life circumstances or challenges?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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