Psalm 105: Group Study Handout

How to use: read Psalm 105 aloud together, then take the questions in order. One page is enough for an evening.

Overview

The psalmist calls the people to give thanks to Yahweh and to make known His doings among the peoples (vv. 1-2). He encourages them to remember the covenant established with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, promising them the land of Canaan (vv.

Key verse

“Remember his marvelous works that he has done; his wonders, and the judgments of his mouth,”
Psalms 105:5 (WEB)

Outline

Psalm 105:1–5 Call to Thanksgiving and Praise
Psalm 105:6–11 Covenant with the Patriarchs
Psalm 105:12–15 God's Protection of His People
Psalm 105:16–24 Joseph and Israel's Sojourn in Egypt
Psalm 105:25–36 Plagues and Miracles in Egypt
Psalm 105:37–43 The Exodus and God's Provision
Psalm 105:44–45 Possession of the Promised Land

Discussion questions

In v5, what specific 'marvelous works' are the psalmist urging the people to remember?
In v15, what warning does God give regarding 'my anointed ones'?
The mention of Joseph in vv. 16-19: how does this connect to the larger theme of God's plan?
In vv. 37-38, why does Egypt feel 'glad' when Israel departs?
When have you experienced a moment of joy, similar to Israel's joy in v43?

Go deeper

Passages that echo Psalm 105: Psalm 78, Hebrews 11, Acts 7.

Before next time: read Psalm 106.