1. What is the meaning of Psalm 84:9?

2. How does Psalm 84:9 encourage us to seek God's protection in prayer?

3. What does "look with favor" in Psalm 84:9 reveal about God's character?

4. How can Psalm 84:9 inspire us to intercede for our leaders today?

5. Connect Psalm 84:9 with 1 Timothy 2:1-2 on praying for authorities.

6. How can we apply Psalm 84:9 in our daily walk with God?

7. What does "look upon the face of Your anointed" mean in Psalm 84:9?

8. How does Psalm 84:9 reflect God's relationship with His chosen leaders?

9. Why is the term "anointed" significant in the context of Psalm 84:9?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Psalm 84?

11. Will God always strive with man? (Genesis 6:3 vs. Psalm 103:9)

12. Psalm 9:10 promises protection for those who seek God; why do many believers still suffer abandonment or persecution despite faithfulness?

13. How can Psalm 3:3 describe God as a literal shield if such protection contradicts observable natural laws?

14. Is God merciful to all? (Psalm 145:9 vs. Isaiah 13:9)1. How does the imagery of God as a shield provide comfort and assurance in your current life circumstances?

2. In what ways can you seek to live as one anointed by God, fulfilling His purposes in your daily life?

3. How does understanding Jesus as the ultimate anointed one impact your relationship with Him and your view of His role in your life?

4. Reflect on a time when you experienced God's favor. How did it influence your faith journey?

5. How can you incorporate the concept of seeking God's favor into your prayer life and spiritual practices?1. What does the psalmist's longing for God's dwelling place signify about his relationship with God?

2. In what ways can we apply the psalmist's intense longing for God in our personal spiritual lives?

3. How do verses 1-4 challenge our current view of worship?

4. How does the metaphor of the Valley of Baca apply to your own life experiences?

5. How can hardships or trials (Valley of Baca) be transformed into places of spiritual growth (springs)?

6. What does the psalmist mean by saying that those whose strength is in the Lord go from "strength to strength"?

7. What is the significance of the psalmist declaring that a day in God's courts is better than a thousand elsewhere?

8. How does the statement "I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God than dwell in the tents of the wicked" challenge societal notions of success and status?

9. How do verses 8-12 reflect the psalmist's trust in God's goodness and protection?

10. In what ways have you experienced God as a "sun and shield" in your life?

11. How does this psalm teach us about the blessedness of trusting in God?

12. How might understanding the blessedness of dwelling in God's presence change your daily routine?

13. How can you cultivate a similar desire for God's presence as the psalmist demonstrates?

14. How does the psalmist's depiction of God's dwelling place challenge or affirm your understanding of heaven?

15. How does the longing for God's presence inspire your own prayer life?

16. What are some practical ways to express your trust in God's goodness in your daily life?

17. What steps can you take to foster a deeper sense of worship and connection with God?

18. What aspects of this Psalm resonate most with your current life situation and why?

19. How does this Psalm inspire you to find joy in God’s presence, even in times of adversity?

20. How can the themes of this Psalm influence your attitudes and actions towards others in your community?

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