Free group study handout
Psalm 91: Group Study Handout
How to use: read Psalm 91 aloud together, then take the questions in order. One page is enough for an evening.
Overview
The psalmist opens by declaring that those who dwell in the secret place of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty (vv. 1-2). He affirms that Yahweh is a refuge and fortress, providing deliverance from dangers like the snare of the fowler and deadly pestilence (vv.
Key verse
“He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty.”
Psalms 91:1 (WEB)
Outline
- Psalm 91:1–2 The Assurance of Divine Shelter
- Psalm 91:3–4 Deliverance from Dangers
- Psalm 91:5–7 Freedom from Fear
- Psalm 91:8–10 Witnessing Justice
- Psalm 91:11–12 Angelic Protection
- Psalm 91:13–15 Victory through Love and Trust
- Psalm 91:16 Promise of Long Life and Salvation
Discussion questions
- In v1, who is promised rest in the 'shadow of the Almighty'?
- What does the psalmist say God will do in v4 with His 'feathers'?
- The phrase 'no evil shall happen to you' in v10: what does this imply about the nature of evil?
- In v14, what does it mean that God will 'set him on high' because he loves Him?
- When have you found refuge under God's 'wings' in a difficult situation?
Go deeper
Passages that echo Psalm 91: Psalm 32, Psalm 121, Psalm 27.
Before next time: read Psalm 92.