Psalm 87:3
Glorious things are ascribed to you, O city of God. Selah
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Psalm 87:3?

2. How does Psalm 87:3 inspire you to value God's dwelling place today?

3. What does "glorious things" in Psalm 87:3 reveal about God's city?

4. How can we reflect the glory of Zion in our daily lives?

5. Connect Psalm 87:3 with Revelation 21:2 about the New Jerusalem.

6. How does Psalm 87:3 encourage you to prioritize worship in your community?

7. What does "Glorious things are spoken of you, O city of God" mean in Psalm 87:3?

8. How does Psalm 87:3 reflect God's relationship with Jerusalem?

9. Why is Jerusalem called the "city of God" in Psalm 87:3?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Psalm 87?

11. What defines the City of God?

12. If Genesis describes the creation of the sun on the fourth day, how were there 'days' before the sun existed?

13. What distinguishes faith from hope?

14. Psalm 87:7 - In what sense are all 'springs' in Zion, given that historically rivers and water sources are not exclusive to Jerusalem?
Discussion Questions
1. What does the term "city of God" mean to you personally, and how does it influence your understanding of God's presence in your life?

2. How can the concept of Zion as a place of God's glory and presence encourage you in your daily walk with Christ?

3. In what ways does the hope of the New Jerusalem impact your perspective on current challenges and future aspirations?

4. How can you reflect the "glorious things" spoken of Zion in your community and relationships?

5. What other biblical promises can you identify that reinforce the idea of God's faithfulness as seen in Psalm 87:3, and how can these promises be applied to your life today?1. How does Psalm 87 depict God's love for Zion?

2. What does the term "Zion" symbolize in this Psalm?

3. How does Psalm 87 demonstrate the universality of God's salvation?

4. What is the significance of God registering people as being born in Zion?

5. How does this Psalm emphasize the concept of spiritual rebirth?

6. What is the significance of listing specific nations like Rahab, Babylon, Philistia, Tyre, and Cush?

7. How does Psalm 87 express unity among diverse nations?

8. How does the Psalmist describe the joy in Zion?

9. How does the idea of being "born in Zion" relate to your own spiritual journey?

10. What does it mean for God to establish Zion Himself (Verse 5)?

11. How does Psalm 87 reflect God's perspective on race and nationality?

12. How can the universality of God's salvation be applied in today's globalized world?

13. How can the joy and celebration described in Verse 7 inspire us in our daily worship?

14. In today's context, how can we apply the principle of acknowledging all cultures and peoples in God's Kingdom?

15. How can we ensure that our communities reflect the diversity and inclusivity expressed in Psalm 87?

16. How can Psalm 87 guide us in our understanding and treatment of foreigners and immigrants?

17. If "all the sources of joy" are in Zion (Verse 7), how does this influence our understanding of true happiness?

18. How can the principles in Psalm 87 guide us in handling racial and cultural tensions today?

19. How does Psalm 87 challenge or affirm your understanding of who is included in God's Kingdom?

20. How does this Psalm inspire you to contribute to unity and inclusivity in your community?

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