Psalm 19: Group Study Handout

How to use: read Psalm 19 aloud together, then take the questions in order. One page is enough for an evening.

Overview

The heavens declare the glory of God, and the expanse shows his handiwork (vv. 1-2). Day and night, they pour out speech, and their voice has gone out through all the earth (vv.

Key verse

“The heavens declare the glory of God. The expanse shows his handiwork.”
Psalms 19:1 (WEB)

Outline

Psalm 19:1–4 Creation Declares God's Glory
Psalm 19:5–6 The Sun's Majesty
Psalm 19:7–10 The Perfection of God's Law
Psalm 19:11–14 A Personal Plea for Integrity

Discussion questions

In v1, what do the heavens declare about God?
What is described in v5 as 'a bridegroom coming out of his room'?
In vv. 12-13, what is the psalmist's request regarding 'hidden errors'?
What does 'great transgression' refer to in v13, and why is it significant?
When have you experienced a moment of clarity that brought you closer to being 'blameless' (v13)?

Go deeper

Passages that echo Psalm 19: Psalm 119, Jeremiah 15, Romans 12.

Before next time: read Psalm 20.