Psalm 29: Group Study Handout

How to use: read Psalm 29 aloud together, then take the questions in order. One page is enough for an evening.

Overview

The psalmist calls the mighty to ascribe glory and strength to Yahweh (vv. 1-2). Believers are urged to worship Him in holy array, recognizing the honor due to His name. Yahweh's voice is powerful and majestic, resonating over the waters and breaking cedars (vv. 3-6). His voice has the might to make Lebanon and Sirion leap like young oxen. Nature responds to Yahweh's voice with thunder and lightning, shaking the wilderness and causing deer to calve (vv. 7-9). In His temple, everything declares 'Glory!' Yahweh is enthroned as King, ruling eternally, even at the time of the Flood (v. 10). The psalm concludes with a promise that Yahweh will give strength to His people and bless them with peace (v. 11).

Key verse

“Yahweh’s voice is powerful. Yahweh’s voice is full of majesty.”
Psalms 29:4 (WEB)

Outline

Psalm 29:1–2 Call to Worship God
Psalm 29:3–6 The Voice of the Lord
Psalm 29:7–9 Nature Responds to God’s Voice
Psalm 29:10 Yahweh as Eternal King
Psalm 29:11 Blessings of Strength and Peace

Discussion questions

In v1, who is called to 'ascribe' glory to Yahweh?
What does Yahweh’s voice do in v5 when it breaks the cedars?
Yahweh sitting as King 'forever' in v10: how does this relate to the Flood event?
In v9, why does the voice of Yahweh cause the deer to calve?
When has a situation made you recognize Yahweh's 'strength' in your life?

Go deeper

Passages that echo Psalm 29: Isaiah 41, Isaiah 40, 2 Thessalonians 3.

Before next time: read Psalm 30.