Part 19: David (138-141)

Psalm 138
Where was David when he wrote this? (1-2a, 7)
How had God exalted His name & word? (2b)
Did God change circumstances or David? (3)
How can we get God to look at us? (6, Proverbs 3:34)
Will God give up on you on earth? (8, Philippians 1:6)

Psalm 139 + 140
God is Omniscient (1-6, 13-18a)
God is Omnipresent (7-12, 18b)
What emotions do these attributes provoke?
How does this verse relate to the abortion debate? (13)
Do you think God took offense in David? (19-24, 140)
How often do you pray this prayer? (23-24)

Psalm 141
Were the OT props tools or necessities? (2)
How can we control our tongues? (3, James 1:26+3:8)
How can we resist temptation? (4, Matt 4:1, 26:41)
Do you refuse correction/critique? (5)

Proverbs 3:34 He mocks proud mockers but gives grace to the humble
Philippians 1:6 Being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.
James 1:26 If anyone considers himself religious and yet does not keep a tight rein on his tongue, he deceives himself and his religion is worthless
James 3:7-8 All kinds of animals, birds, reptiles and creatures of the sea are being tamed and have been tamed by man, but no man can tame the tongue. It is a restless evil, full of deadly poison
Matt 26:41 Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the body is weak