Psalm 31:16
Make Your face shine on Your servant; save me by Your loving devotion.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Psalm 31:16?

2. How can we trust God's timing as in Psalm 31:16?

3. What does "make Your face shine" mean in our daily lives?

4. How does Psalm 31:16 connect with Numbers 6:25 about God's favor?

5. How can we seek God's deliverance in challenging situations today?

6. How does trusting God's timing impact our faith and patience?

7. How does Psalm 31:16 reflect God's sovereignty in our lives?

8. What historical context influenced the writing of Psalm 31:16?

9. How does Psalm 31:16 relate to the theme of divine protection?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Psalm 31?

11. What does it mean to seek God?

12. What is the significance of the Church in Thyatira?

13. Will any weapon formed against you prosper?

14. If Psalm 41:11 suggests triumph over enemies is evidence of God's favor, how can it be reconciled with godly individuals who appear to be defeated?
Discussion Questions
1. How does the imagery of God's face shining upon us influence your understanding of His presence in your daily life?

2. In what ways can you actively seek God's "loving devotion" in your personal walk with Him?

3. Reflect on a time when you felt in need of God's salvation. How did you experience His deliverance, and how does that relate to David's plea in this Psalm?

4. How can the concept of being God's servant shape your approach to prayer and worship?

5. Consider the connection between Psalm 31:16 and the priestly blessing in Numbers 6:24-26. How can you incorporate this blessing into your prayers for yourself and others?1. How does David demonstrate his trust in God in Psalm 31?

2. Can you recall a time when you felt like a 'broken vessel' as described in verse 12? How did you seek God's intervention during this period?

3. How does David contrast those who trust in God and those who follow false idols in verses 6-8?

4. What does Psalm 31 teach us about God's protection and refuge?

5. What does it mean to commit your spirit into God's hands as David does in verse 5?

6. How does David's portrayal of his affliction make you reflect on your own moments of distress?

7. In verse 24, David encourages believers to be strong and courageous. How does this inspire you in your personal walk with God?

8. How do you reconcile David's afflictions with his unwavering faith and trust in God throughout Psalm 31?

9. How can you apply David's affirmation of hope in God's goodness in your life?

10. How does the theme of divine protection in Psalm 31 resonate with your experiences?

11. What is the significance of acknowledging God’s steadfast love, even in times of distress?

12. Can you identify with David's expressions of feeling ignored and forgotten? How do you approach God in such times?

13. How does Psalm 31 influence your perspective on suffering and divine protection?

14. David prays for God to silence the liars and the boastful. How does this prayer reflect on the concepts of justice and truth in our contemporary world?

15. How can David's words in Psalm 31 inspire believers to hold onto faith in times of trouble?

16. How does Psalm 31 reinforce the concept of God's divine protection in our everyday life?

17. In Psalm 31, David experiences deep emotional lows but also moments of joy and hope. How does this parallel the ups and downs of our lives?

18. How can Psalm 31 help you navigate feelings of fear and abandonment?

19. How can we use David's prayer in Psalm 31 to strengthen our relationship with God?

20. Reflect on the idea of God as a refuge mentioned in Psalm 31. How has this concept played out in your own life experiences?

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