1. What do the metaphors used in Psalm 124 tell you about the nature of challenges faced by the Israelites?

2. If God had not been on our side, would our story be similar to what David describes in verses 3-5? How?

3. In what ways have you personally experienced God's deliverance in your life?

4. How can we apply the principles from Psalm 124 in overcoming present-day adversities?

5. What does verse 8 reveal about the identity of God and our relationship to Him?

6. How do David's experiences resonate with your own personal experiences?

7. How can you cultivate a sense of gratitude similar to the one expressed in verses 6-7?

8. What are some modern-day 'snares' that you feel you've escaped from, thanks to God's intervention?

9. How does this Psalm encourage collective memory and identity?

10. How can the message of Psalm 124 be used to comfort someone facing difficulties?

11. How does this Psalm show the role of God as a refuge?

12. What does this Psalm teach us about dependence on God?

13. What modern metaphors would you use to describe the protection and deliverance of God in your life?

14. How might we stray into taking God's protection for granted and how can we avoid this?

15. How can this Psalm guide your prayers in times of personal or collective crisis?

16. How can we relate the deliverance of God depicted in Psalm 124 to salvation through Jesus Christ?

17. In what ways does this Psalm emphasize the need for community in dealing with adversities?

18. How does the acknowledgment of God as the Maker of heaven and earth (verse 8) inspire awe and reverence?

19. How can you use this Psalm as a reminder of God's faithfulness in times when you feel overwhelmed?

20. How can Psalm 124 help us maintain hope and trust in God in the midst of global challenges like the climate crisis, social inequalities, or pandemics?