Individual studies
Pending:
- Psalm 137
Psalm 126
- What was “like a dream” in v.1: is it the persecution in exile, or the returning to Jerusalem?
- Even the pagans (the “other nations”) can tell when God has done great things for his people. Recall dire situations we faced when God answered our prayers, helped or protected us.
- Continuing from the previous question, in what ways has our mental health improved?
- There is an irony described in v.4, that the people of God were released from exile but back to a desert. How does this psalm encourage us regarding our present and future?
- This psalm does not elaborate beyond the few apparent ideas about returning from exile. For example, it does not say about going to the temple or making sacrifices to worship God. It might resemble people we know who were recently released from captivity. What ways can we assist people who might be traumatised by the sudden change from capture to freedom?
Pending compositions
God has declared us innocent that we may be at peace.
Group studies
Psalm 33
- According to the psalmist, how is his God different from other deities?
- From v.9, we might regard the creation as the best example that God spoke (or thought), and then that came into being. What do group members regard whether there are many such “God spoke created” incidents in our own lives? Why?
- Have half of your group discuss: in what ways does this psalm portray God as distant to each of us; and the other half of the group on God being intimate to each of us. Then share what you find.
- Split the group 50-50 again: one group to identify some verses that describe God showing interest to individuals, and the second group on verses that describe God as showing interest to nations. Then compare what you find and what you learn about God.
- In groups of 2 or 3, consider someone who is struggling with accepting God being personal and has concerns for personal interest, goals, welfare, ambitions etc. What, if any, ideas from this psalm might help with a helpful conversation with this person to help them grow in knowing God more?
What Joy for the Nations
Psalm 33: song
What Joy for the Nations: for download
Playback
slower speed mp3
Parts
This is a song with melody. Contact us if you are interested in additional vocal parts.
Let the Godly Sing for Joy
Psalm 33: anthem
Pending:
- Psalm 55
Church study
No church study material for this month, allowing for Easter – if you started this study in April 2026, it will be the Easter period in month 12. Adjust as needed to fit your study plan: see previous or next month’s material.