Psalm 75: Group Study Handout

How to use: read Psalm 75 aloud together, then take the questions in order. One page is enough for an evening.

Overview

The psalmist gives thanks to God and acknowledges His nearness and wondrous works (v. 1). God declares that He will judge at an appointed time and will do so blamelessly (v.

Key verse

“For neither from the east, nor from the west, nor yet from the south, comes exaltation. But God is the judge. He puts down one, and lifts up another.”
Psalms 75:6-7 (WEB)

Outline

Psalm 75:1 Thanksgiving and Acknowledgment
Psalm 75:2–3 God's Sovereign Judgement
Psalm 75:4–8 Warning to the Arrogant
Psalm 75:9–10 Commitment to Praise and Justice

Discussion questions

In v6, what is meant by 'exaltation' and who does it refer to?
In vv. 9-10, what does the psalmist declare about the 'horns' of the wicked and the righteous?
The imagery of the 'cup' in v8: what does it symbolize regarding God's judgment?
The phrase 'don't lift up your horn' in vv. 4-5: how does this connect to pride and arrogance?
When have you seen someone 'boast' or act with a 'stiff neck' (vv. 4-5) after a success?

Go deeper

Passages that echo Psalm 75: Daniel 2, 1 Samuel 2, Jeremiah 25.

Before next time: read Psalm 76.