1. What is the meaning of Psalm 81:12?

2. How does Psalm 81:12 illustrate consequences of ignoring God's guidance in our lives?

3. What does "gave them up to their stubborn hearts" reveal about human free will?

4. How can we guard against following our "own devices" as warned in Psalm 81:12?

5. What other scriptures warn about the dangers of self-reliance over God's wisdom?

6. How can we apply Psalm 81:12 to strengthen our daily walk with God?

7. What does Psalm 81:12 reveal about God's response to human stubbornness?

8. How does Psalm 81:12 challenge the concept of free will?

9. What historical context influenced the message of Psalm 81:12?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Psalm 81?

11. Why did God abandon them?

12. Why do 2 Samuel 24 and 1 Chronicles 21 differ in their attribution of who prompted David’s census—God or Satan?

13. Ezekiel 20:25 mentions God giving Israel “statutes that were not good”; how does this align with the concept of a just and unchanging God elsewhere in Scripture?

14. In Psalm 81:13-14, how can we reconcile God's promise to subdue Israel's enemies with historical records of Israel's defeats?1. What are some modern examples of "stubborn hearts" and "devices" that people might follow today?

2. How can we recognize when we are being stubborn in our relationship with God?

3. In what ways does God "giving us up" to our own devices serve as both a judgment and a form of mercy?

4. How can we apply the lessons from Psalm 81:12 to avoid the same mistakes as the Israelites?

5. What steps can we take to ensure we are following God's guidance rather than our own plans, and how can other scriptures support these steps?1. How do verses 1-5 encourage us to worship God? How can we incorporate this into our daily lives?

2. What is the significance of God's deliverance of Israel from Egypt? How does this relate to the Christian concept of salvation?

3. How does the disobedience of the Israelites in verses 11-12 reflect our own tendencies to disobey God?

4. How do you see God's longing for His people's obedience reflected in this Psalm?

5. What blessings does God promise for obedience as described in verses 13-16? How have you experienced these in your life?

6. How can remembering God's acts of deliverance inspire us in challenging times?

7. The Psalmist calls the people to celebrate the Feasts of God. How can this concept be applied in the New Testament era?

8. How can Psalm 81 help us understand the importance of obedience in our relationship with God?

9. How might God be calling you to obedience in a particular area of your life?

10. If God is faithful to His promises, why do you think people often struggle to trust Him?

11. How does God's deliverance from the "bondage" of Egypt symbolize deliverance from sin and death in Christianity?

12. How can we apply the lessons of Psalm 81 to our modern context?

13. Reflect on a time when God delivered you from a difficult situation. How has this experience influenced your faith?

14. How can you encourage others in your life to obey God's commandments based on the teachings of this Psalm?

15. God calls His people to listen to Him. In today's fast-paced world, how can we make time to hear God's voice?

16. In what ways have you felt the consequences of disobedience to God's word, and how have you sought His forgiveness?

17. How does the concept of repentance tie into this Psalm?

18. Psalm 81 emphasizes the importance of music and celebration in worship. How does this change or enhance your perception of worship?

19. The Psalmist paints a picture of an abundant life with God in obedience. How can you strive for such an obedient life?

20. How can you apply the reminders of God's faithfulness in this Psalm in your everyday challenges?

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