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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