1: Who are the “gods” referred to in verse 1? What are their crimes (v.2)? What crimes of these authoritative ones are described in detail in verses 3-4?
2: Verse 5, about what do “They know nothing”, “They understand nothing” (relate to “darkness”)? Furthermore, what does “All the foundations of the earth are shaken” mean? What is the purpose for the creation/establishment of authorities on earth (v.6)? What judgement will they face (v.7)? What attribute of God does this reveal?
3: Verse 8 is a prayer and echoes verse 1. What sort of emotions and anticipations does this reveal about the psalmist? In facing this crooked and wicked generation, what feelings and experiences do you have? How ought we pray to God?
