Psalm 66: Group Study Handout

How to use: read Psalm 66 aloud together, then take the questions in order. One page is enough for an evening.

Overview

The psalmist calls all the earth to make a joyful shout to God and to sing to his glory (vv. 1-2). He invites people to reflect on God's awesome deeds, noting that through his power, enemies submit themselves (vv.

Key verse

“Come, and see God’s deeds— awesome work on behalf of the children of men.”
Psalms 66:5 (WEB)

Outline

Psalm 66:1–4 Call to Worship and Praise
Psalm 66:5–7 Reflection on God’s Deeds
Psalm 66:8–12 Praise for God’s Protection
Psalm 66:13–15 Vows and Offerings
Psalm 66:16–20 Personal Testimony

Discussion questions

In v5, what are the 'deeds' that the psalmist invites people to come and see?
What do the phrases 'you have refined us' and 'as silver is refined' in v10 imply about God's actions?
In v18, why does the psalmist assert that 'if I cherished sin in my heart, the Lord wouldn’t have listened'?
The phrase 'He was extolled with my tongue' in v17 suggests what about the nature of the psalmist's worship?
When have you faced a challenge similar to the burden mentioned in v11?

Go deeper

Passages that echo Psalm 66: Isaiah 43, Psalm 34, Psalm 116.

Before next time: read Psalm 67.