Psalm 47:2
How awesome is the LORD Most High, the great King over all the earth!
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Psalm 47:2?

2. How does Psalm 47:2 inspire reverence for God in daily life?

3. What does "awesome is the LORD Most High" reveal about God's character?

4. How can recognizing God as "great King" influence our decision-making?

5. Which other scriptures emphasize God's sovereignty and kingship like Psalm 47:2?

6. How can acknowledging God's greatness enhance our worship practices?

7. How does Psalm 47:2 affirm God's sovereignty over all nations?

8. What historical context supports the claim in Psalm 47:2?

9. How does Psalm 47:2 challenge modern views on global leadership?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Psalm 47?

11. How does Psalm 47:2’s claim of God’s universal rule align with scientific understandings of a vast universe beyond ancient Israel’s worldview?

12. Did God command killings in the Old Testament?

13. How can “all the earth” (Psalm 100:1) be expected to shout joyfully if many do not believe in or acknowledge this God?

14. Isaiah 12:6: Does calling on the name of the Lord in Zion conflict with other biblical passages that suggest God’s presence is not confined to a single geographic location?
Discussion Questions
1. How does understanding God as "the great King over all the earth" influence your daily decisions and priorities?

2. In what ways can you incorporate a greater sense of awe and reverence for God in your personal worship?

3. How does the concept of God's global kingship challenge you to think about your role in missions and evangelism?

4. Reflect on a time when recognizing God's sovereignty brought you peace. How can this understanding help you in current or future challenges?

5. How can you actively reflect God's majesty and kingship in your interactions with others this week?1. How does Psalm 47 encourage us to express our worship to God?

2. What does it mean to say God is the "great King over all the earth"?

3. How does the depiction of God's reign in Psalm 47 apply to our world today?

4. What does the reference to the "shields of the earth" symbolize?

5. How can we live out the call to "Sing praises to God, sing praises" in our daily lives?

6. What can we learn from the recognition of God's reign over all nations in a world filled with national and racial divisions?

7. How might understanding God's sovereignty over all nations impact how we interact with people of other cultures and countries?

8. What does God's choosing of His people’s inheritance tell us about His character?

9. How can the message of Psalm 47 bring comfort in times of global uncertainty or crisis?

10. How does the Psalmist's joy in God's reign inspire us to find joy in our circumstances today?

11. How can we practically acknowledge God's reign in our lives as individuals and as a community?

12. What does the repeated call to "Sing praises" teach us about the importance of praise in our relationship with God?

13. How does the image of God ascending amid shouts and trumpet sound reflect on His majesty and victory?

14. If God is the King over all the earth, how should this reality affect our actions towards preserving our environment?

15. How does the concept of God's universal reign challenge the way you view political and social power structures today?

16. Reflect on a situation where you felt powerless. How would acknowledging God's sovereignty help you cope with such a situation?

17. What are some tangible ways we can rejoice in God's reign in our day-to-day lives?

18. How can understanding the universal reign of God influence our approach to international missions or charity work?

19. How should we respond when the rulership of earthly leaders disappoints us, keeping in mind the kingship of God?

20. Given that "God reigns over the nations", how should we as Christians approach conversations and actions regarding social justice?

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