Psalm 86:1
Incline Your ear, O LORD, and answer me, for I am poor and needy.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Psalm 86:1?

2. How does Psalm 86:1 encourage us to seek God's help in prayer?

3. What does "incline Your ear" reveal about God's attentiveness to our needs?

4. How can we apply "answer me" in our daily prayer life?

5. How does Psalm 86:1 connect to God's responsiveness in 1 John 5:14?

6. In what ways can we demonstrate humility as seen in Psalm 86:1?

7. How does Psalm 86:1 reflect the nature of God's relationship with humanity?

8. What historical context influenced the writing of Psalm 86:1?

9. How does Psalm 86:1 demonstrate the theme of divine mercy?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Psalm 86?

11. What does 'incline your ear' mean?

12. What does "incline your ear" mean?

13. Psalm 86:8 – Does acknowledging the existence of “other gods” conflict with the Bible’s insistence on strict monotheism?

14. How do we explain the anthropomorphic language in Exodus 33:22–23 where God shows Moses only His back, suggesting that God has a physical form?
Discussion Questions
1. How does David's description of himself as "poor and needy" challenge our understanding of humility in prayer?

2. In what ways can we be assured that God hears our prayers, as David requests God to "incline Your ear"?

3. How does the concept of spiritual poverty influence our daily walk with Christ and our interactions with others?

4. What are some practical steps we can take to cultivate a posture of humility and dependence on God in our prayer life?

5. How do other scriptures, such as James 4:10 and 1 Peter 5:7, reinforce the themes found in Psalm 86:1, and how can these connections deepen our faith?1. How does Psalm 86 reflect David's humility and dependence on God?

2. What does David's repeated plea for God's mercy suggest about his understanding of God's nature?

3. How does David describe God's supremacy in verses 8-10? What implications does this have for our understanding of God?

4. How does David's pledge in verses 11-13 reveal his commitment to God?

5. How does David's prayer against enemies reflect his faith in God's protection and righteousness?

6. What can we learn about David's perspective on worship from Psalm 86?

7. How does David portray his trust in God throughout the Psalm? How might this inform your own faith journey?

8. In what ways does Psalm 86 challenge your understanding of prayer and petition?

9. How can we apply David's attitude towards adversity to our own struggles in contemporary times?

10. How does the concept of God's unfailing love in Psalm 86 resonate with your personal experiences?

11. How does the plea for guidance in verse 11 relate to seeking direction in our personal or professional lives today?

12. How can Psalm 86 inspire a deeper sense of humility and dependence on God in our lives?

13. What aspects of David's relationship with God in Psalm 86 can we emulate in our own relationship with God?

14. How can the assurance of God's goodness, as illustrated in Psalm 86, affect our responses to challenging situations?

15. How does David's confidence in God's responsiveness inform your prayer life?

16. How can we foster a spirit of unwavering faith, as portrayed by David in Psalm 86, in times of personal crisis?

17. How might the themes of mercy and love in Psalm 86 help us cultivate more compassionate attitudes towards others?

18. What strategies from Psalm 86 can we use to strengthen our faith during difficult times?

19. How does David's anticipation of God's intervention inform our understanding of hope and patience?

20. How can we cultivate a deeper sense of gratitude for God's deliverance, as illustrated by David in Psalm 86?

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