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Lesson 37

Psalms 101 & 103

 

PSALM 101



  1. This psalm is believed to have been written during the early part of David's reign specifically during the period of time covered by 2 Samuel 1-6. In light of 2 Samuel 6:9, what might David have been speaking of in Psalm 101:2?


  2. David promised to surround himself with what kind of people? (101:6)


  3. On verse 8, compare Jeremiah 21:12.



PSALM 103

  1. What does the word "Bless" mean in Psalm 103:1-2 and the following passages: Gen 24:48, 1 Chronicles 29:10, 20? (The noun cognate is "knee," see Isaiah 45:23.)


  2. The same word is translated by what English word(s) in 1 Kings 21:10-13, and Job 1:5, 11, 2:5, 9? (Use a concordance such as Strong's or Young's.)


  3. The Lord had not done what? (103:10)


  4. Instead, he had done what? (25:7)


  5. Find a parallel thought to verses 15-16 in Psalm 90.