With awesome deeds of righteousness You answer us, O God of our salvation, the hope of all the ends of the earth and of the farthest seas. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Psalm 65:5? 2. How does Psalm 65:5 inspire confidence in God's power to answer prayers? 3. What does "awesome deeds of righteousness" reveal about God's character and actions? 4. How can believers today experience God's "hope of all the ends of the earth"? 5. Connect Psalm 65:5 with another scripture emphasizing God's faithfulness in answering prayers. 6. How can you apply the assurance of God's answers in your daily life? 7. How does Psalm 65:5 demonstrate God's role as the hope of all the earth? 8. What historical context influenced the writing of Psalm 65:5? 9. How does Psalm 65:5 reflect God's power in answering prayers? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Psalm 65? 11. (Psalm 65:5) How can claims of divine wonders “to the ends of the earth” be reconciled with limited historical or archaeological evidence? 12. How can I find hope in times of despair? 13. How can the psalmist (Ps 61:2) claim to cry out “from the ends of the earth” when historically his travels were limited to a specific region? 14. How does the psalmist's reliance on personal righteousness (Psalm 17:5) align with New Testament teachings about salvation by faith and not by works (Ephesians 2:8-9)? Discussion Questions 1. How does understanding God as the "hope of all the ends of the earth" influence your perspective on global missions and evangelism?2. In what ways can you reflect God's "awesome deeds of righteousness" in your daily life and interactions with others? 3. How does the concept of God answering with "awesome deeds" affect your approach to prayer and your expectations of God's intervention? 4. What are some practical ways you can live out the reality of God being "the God of our salvation" in your community? 5. How can you cultivate a sense of awe and reverence for God in your personal worship and spiritual practices?1. How does Psalm 65's focus on God’s sovereignty and power over nature resonate with your personal experience of the natural world? 2. In what ways have you experienced the forgiving nature of God as depicted in verses 1-4? 3. The Psalmist speaks of God's choosing and drawing near. How does that manifest in your own life? 4. How do you see God’s power displayed in calming the seas and the turmoil of the nations in verses 5-8? Relate this to a current world event. 5. How do verses 9-13 reflect God's abundant provision in your life? 6. How do you understand the connection between God's forgiveness and the abundance of blessings mentioned in this Psalm? 7. How does this Psalm help you in acknowledging God’s providence? 8. The Psalmist uses nature to depict God's glory. How can you use your environment to foster a deeper connection with God? 9. How does Psalm 65 inform your practice of thanksgiving and praise? 10. Verses 1-4 discuss God's grace and forgiveness. How can you extend this grace to others in your life? 11. How does the imagery of the earth shouting for joy in verses 12-13 inspire your own expressions of joy and praise? 12. How does Psalm 65 challenge or affirm your perception of God? 13. How might the truths in this Psalm influence your prayer life? 14. How can you apply the model of gratitude shown in Psalm 65 in your day-to-day life? 15. What do you think it means to dwell in God's courts as mentioned in verse 4? 16. How do you handle situations when it seems like God is quiet or far away, in light of Psalm 65's assurance of His nearness and attentiveness? 17. How does the psalmist's admiration for God’s creation influence your own attitude towards environmental conservation? 18. How can you replicate the awe and reverence shown in Psalm 65 in your own worship? 19. How does this Psalm help you see God's involvement in different areas of your life - personal, communal, and natural? 20. How does Psalm 65 influence your understanding of God's blessings and how to respond to them? Links Psalm 65:5 NIVPsalm 65:5 NLT Psalm 65:5 ESV Psalm 65:5 NASB Psalm 65:5 KJV Psalm 65:5 Commentaries Bible Hub |



