Week 29-Every Word
Psalms 51-75 and 2 Corinthians 1-6
Psalms 51-75
51
-What event in David’s life is this Psalm written about? _________________________________
-Who does David say he has committed his sin against? Vs. 4 ____________________________
-What part of our worship service do we sing the words of verses 10-12? __________________
-What is the acceptable sacrifice we can offer to the Lord? ______________________________
52-55
-This is called a maskil of David. What is a maskil and how do you see that definition apply in this Psalm? ____________________________________________________________________
-In Psalm 53? __________________________________________________________________
-54?__________________________________________________________________________
-55? __________________________________________________________________________
56-60
-These Psalms are described as Miktams. The definition of a miktam is unclear, but what seems to be a consistent theme in all these psalms. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
61-What is David asking for in this Psalm? ___________________________________________
62-The word selah appears twice in this Psalm. What do you find is important to stop and reflect on in this Psalm? __________________________________________________________
63-Why is David taking comfort in the presence of God based on where he likely wrote this Psalm? _______________________________________________________________________
64-When would you use this Psalm? ________________________________________________
65-What all does the main character of this Psalm do? _________________________________
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66-How does the tone of this Psalm differ from that of Psalm 64? ________________________
67-When does it sound like it would be easy to use this Psalm? __________________________
68-What does verse 20 say about death? ____________________________________________
69-Jesus’ disciples recalled verse 8 of this Psalm in Luke 2:17. How does what is written here apply to what the disciples of Jesus witnessed him do in this reference from Luke? _________________________________________________________________________________________
70-What is the urgency of this Psalm? ______________________________________________
71-Verse 20 of this Psalm indicates it may have been written by an elderly person. What does this person hope for now? ________________________________________________________
72-This Psalm marks the end of the second book within the Psalms. What are the final two words of verse 19? ______________________________________________________________
73- This Psalm is written by Asaph. What did he see that almost made him stumble? How might this relate to the lessons from Job? Verses 3-5 ________________________________________
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74-What do you hear in verses 1-11 compared to the rest of the Psalm? How might we use such a Psalm or when would we pray like this? ________________________________________
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75-What are we reminded in verse 2 of when we face adversity? _________________________
2 Corinthians 1-6
1
-When might you or have you heard verses 3-4 recited? ________________________________
-What are we promised from Jesus that equals or exceeds our suffering? __________________
-Why would Paul be able to speak about severe suffering’s? _____________________________
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-What was Paul’s desire concerning the church in Corinth? Vs. 16 ________________________
-How does Paul describe their receiving of his (Jesus’) Spirit? Vs. 22 ______________________
-What actually happened compared to Paul’s desire? Vs.23 _____________________________
-How might the church in Corinth interpret this change? ________________________________
2
-How did Paul describe his previous visit to Corinth? ___________________________________
-While Paul was distressed and had much anguish over the church in Corinth, what does he also say about his feelings for this church? Vs. 4 __________________________________________
-Who might Paul be referring to in 5-11 that should be consoled and forgiven? ______________
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-What phrase does Paul use in verse 12 that we use today when we describe new opportunities that are presented to us? _________________________________________________________
-What sense does Paul say some will use when Christ is delivered to them? ________________
-What are the two ways the answer from the previous question can be received by others? ______________________________________________________________________________
3
-Why does Paul say, “we don’t need letters of recommendation”? vs. 1-3 __________________
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-What does Paul declare we are to be ministers of? Vs. 6 _______________________________
-What is the “letter” that kills? ____________________________________________________
-What is the “letter” that gives life? ________________________________________________
-What has happened to the “glory” that was once shown from the face of Moses? ___________
-How does Paul describe our faces as we now see the glory of the Lord? ___________________
4
-How is the gospel described in vs 4 and why do unbelievers not like the gospel because of this? ______________________________________________________________________________
-Vs 7 says “we have this treasure in clay jars”. What is this treasure? _____________________
What are the clay jars? __________________________________________________________
-What does Paul offer as a word of encouragement after describing the many possible afflictions in verses 8-9? _________________________________________________________
-What confidence does Paul proclaim that we have from the Easter message? ______________________________________________________________________________
-What does Paul say is happening to our outer natures? ________________________________
-What does Paul say is happening to our inner natures? ________________________________
-How does Paul describe the afflictions of this world? __________________________________
-What does Paul say we are being prepared for? ______________________________________
-Why is living by faith so contrary to unbelievers? _____________________________________
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5
-How does Paul describe the bodies that we are living in? _______________________________
-Why might Paul especially use such a metaphor? _____________________________________
-What are the features of such a metaphor? _________________________________________
-How do we walk in this earthly life? ________________________________________________
-How will we walk when our earthly life has ended? ___________________________________
-How do you understand verse 10? _________________________________________________
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-If you are “In Christ” what are you? Vs. 17 ___________________________________________
-Since Christ has reconciled us to himself, what have we been given or entrusted with? Vs 18
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-What in verse 21 is difficult for many to understand? __________________________________
6
-What does it mean to accept the grace of God in vain? ________________________________
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-Paul quotes Isaiah 49:8 in vs. 2. What was the Lord speaking about in Isaiah and what does he desire of the people of Corinth? ___________________________________________________
-Who is Beliar or Belial depending on your translation? Vs. 15 ___________________________
-Which commandment are you reminded of as you read 16-18? __________________________
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