August 7-12 – Bible Study Questions – Psalms 142,143

1. What is the theme of Psalm 142?
2. What trouble did the poet have for which he sought God’s help – 142:1-3? How were people treating him?
3. In what ways had people failed him according to 142:4? (Think: Have you ever had a similar feeling?)
4. What help did he seek according 142:5,6?
5. What did he hope would be the result – 142:7?
6. Summarize the theme of Psalm 143.
7. As the author’s prayed (143:1), what specific request did he make in 143:2? List other passages showing that all people commit sin.
8. What caused the author to be overwhelmed and distressed according to 143:3,4?
9. What did the author meditate on to help him with his problems – 143:5-7?
10. Application: What did he want God to do for him to help with his problems – 143:8-10? What applications can we make?
11. What request does the author make as he concludes the psalm – 143:11,12? What reasons does he give why God should do this?

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