Psalm 95: Group Study Handout

How to use: read Psalm 95 aloud together, then take the questions in order. One page is enough for an evening.

Overview

The psalmist calls the people to worship, urging them to sing and shout to Yahweh, the rock of their salvation (vv. 1-2). They are invited to come before his presence with thanksgiving and extol him with songs.

Key verse

“Oh come, let’s worship and bow down. Let’s kneel before Yahweh, our Maker,”
Psalms 95:6 (WEB)

Outline

Psalm 95:1–2 Invitation to Worship
Psalm 95:3–5 A Declaration of God's Greatness
Psalm 95:6–7 Call to Humble Worship
Psalm 95:8–10 Warning Against Hardness of Heart
Psalm 95:11 Consequences of Disobedience

Discussion questions

In v1, what invitation does the psalmist make regarding singing to Yahweh?
What does the psalmist say about God's creation in v5?
In vv. 8-9, why are Meribah and Massah significant to the psalmist's warning?
In v10, what does the psalmist mean by saying the people 'errs in their heart'?
How do you respond to God's call in v7 to 'hear his voice'?

Go deeper

Passages that echo Psalm 95: Hebrews 3, Psalm 100, Hebrews 4.

Before next time: read Psalm 96.