Free group study handout
Psalm 64: Group Study Handout
How to use: read Psalm 64 aloud together, then take the questions in order. One page is enough for an evening.
Overview
The psalmist calls out to God, asking him to hear his voice and preserve his life from the fear of the enemy (vv. 1-2). He seeks refuge from the conspiracy of the wicked and their evil actions.
Key verse
“But God will shoot at them. They will be suddenly struck down with an arrow.”
Psalms 64:7 (WEB)
Outline
- Psalm 64:1–2 A Plea for Protection
- Psalm 64:3–5 Describing the Wicked
- Psalm 64:6–8 God's Justice Declared
- Psalm 64:9 Fear and Acknowledgment of God
- Psalm 64:10 Joy of the Righteous
Discussion questions
- In v2, what does David ask God to hide him from?
- What are the 'deadly words' mentioned in v3?
- In v5, who does the phrase 'laying snares secretly' refer to?
- David's statement in v7 about God shooting at them: what implications does this have for divine justice?
- When have you felt like you needed refuge from the 'noisy crowd' in v2?
Go deeper
Passages that echo Psalm 64: Psalm 31, Psalm 58, Psalm 55.
Before next time: read Psalm 65.