1: In verses 1-4, why does the Psalmist say to praise God? Please find the verbs in verses 5-16 that describe God’s actions of showing grace. What characteristic of God does this show? Reflect on the acts of the grace of God in your life, does he deserve your whole-hearted worship?
2: What is God’s encouragement/requirement for the Israelites (v.8-9)? Verses 11-12 remind us to reflect on what it is that we are seeking. What are our own idols (material, spiritual)?
3: What is the result of listening to God’s Word (v.10)? What if we refuse to listen (v.11-12)? What if we return (v.13-16)? What attributes of God does this reflect? Does he deserve our praise? How ought we respond?
