Psalm 89:46
How long, O LORD? Will You hide Yourself forever? Will Your wrath keep burning like fire?
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Psalm 89:46?

2. How does Psalm 89:46 encourage patience in waiting for God's timing?

3. What does "How long, O LORD?" reveal about human emotions in trials?

4. How can Psalm 89:46 deepen our trust in God's eternal promises?

5. Connect Psalm 89:46 with another scripture about God's faithfulness during difficult times.

6. How can we apply the plea of Psalm 89:46 in our prayer life?

7. How does Psalm 89:46 address the concept of God's timing in answering prayers?

8. Why does Psalm 89:46 question God's apparent delay in showing mercy?

9. What historical context might explain the plea in Psalm 89:46?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Psalm 89?

11. What occurs post-death for those not saved?

12. Who comforts those with broken hearts?

13. Psalm 21:8-10: How can the depiction of God's fiery wrath be reconciled with other scriptures portraying God as loving and merciful?

14. What does the Bible say about fire and brimstone?
Discussion Questions
1. How does the psalmist's question in Psalm 89:46 reflect a common human experience of feeling abandoned by God? Can you relate to this feeling in your own life?

2. In what ways does the Davidic Covenant provide a foundation for the psalmist's lament? How does this covenant relate to the promises we have in Christ?

3. How can the practice of lament, as seen in Psalm 89:46, be a healthy part of your spiritual life? What are some ways you can incorporate lament into your prayer life?

4. Reflect on a time when you felt God's wrath or discipline in your life. How did that experience lead you to a deeper understanding of His character?

5. Considering the connections to other scriptures, how can you find hope in God's promises during times of waiting or suffering? What specific promises from the Bible can you hold onto?1. How does Psalm 89 redefine your understanding of God's faithfulness?

2. How do you react when it feels like God has broken His promises, as illustrated in verses 38-45?

3. How can we apply the lessons from Psalm 89 to modern day situations where we feel let down by God?

4. If you were in Ethan the Ezrahite's shoes, how would you articulate your feelings to God?

5. How do verses 46-52 help us approach our personal times of despair?

6. In what ways can the themes of this Psalm guide us in dealing with contemporary social issues?

7. How can the covenant with David inspire our faith in God's promises?

8. If God's time is not our time, how should we respond to the question, "How long, O Lord?" in our modern contexts?

9. How does Psalm 89 teach us to maintain hope amidst suffering?

10. What are some ways to reconcile the images of God's power and sovereignty with the picture of human suffering?

11. How does Psalm 89 challenge or affirm your current view of God?

12. What strategies can we glean from this Psalm to express our emotions in prayer?

13. How can we embody the faith and perseverance reflected in this Psalm in today's fast-paced, digital world?

14. How can you use the divine covenant as a reminder of God's promise when you are going through personal trials?

15. What can we learn from the drastic shift in tone midway through the Psalm about the dynamics of our relationship with God?

16. In what ways does this Psalm's representation of God's faithfulness impact your understanding of your own commitments?

17. How can we use the Psalmist's raw expression of despair to deepen our empathy towards others' struggles?

18. How does Psalm 89 inspire you to react when you witness injustice or broken promises?

19. How does the Psalmist's plea for redemption resonate with our desire for societal reform?

20. How can we encourage others going through tough times using the insights from Psalm 89?

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