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	Sample Discussion 2: A Song of Confidence Psalm 91 This psalm declares great promises from God and the conditions for claiming them. Traditionally, the psalm has comforted soldiers in war, but you will also find help here in the ordinary battles of life. You might send it as a letter of encouragement to a hurting friend. Read Psalm 91:1-8 Use the BACK button on your browser to return. 1. To whom are the promises of verses 3-8 addressed? What does it mean to dwell and to rest (verse 1)? 2. What three things will the LORD be to the one who fulfills the conditions of verse 1? What confidence does this person have? 3. What attributes of God are described in verses 3,4? Why is there need of his protection (verse 3)? 4. Why does the experience of verses 5, 6 follow the faith expressed in verse 2? What happens when fear possesses an individual? 5. What indicates that the dangers are very real and not just imaginary problems (verses 7, 8)? What division between people is suggested here? Read Psalm 91:9-13 6. How can God be your refuge or dwelling? How does verse 9 build upon the thoughts of verse 1 ? 7. What new promises are made (verses 10-13) based upon verse 9? What new areas or conditions are described? Read Psalm 91:14-16 8. Who apparently is the speaker in this last portion of the psalm? What effect does this divine interruption have upon the mood of the psalm? 9. What condition is placed upon the promises? What do the conditions mentioned in verse 14 add to those stated in verses 1 and 9? 10. What are the promises in verses 14-16? What areas of human need do they cover? How are these areas of need addressed in Romans 8:28,38,39? Summary 1. What picture do you get of the person described in verses 1, 2, 9, 14? 2. What things must you do if you want to receive the benefits promised in this psalm? 3. Where do people look for refuge today? In the final analysis, where can a person find safe refuge? This study is Discussion 12, pages 59-61, in the Neighborhood Bible Studies guide Psalms & Proverbs, by Kunz and Schell, copyright (c) 1993, 1963 by Marilyn Kunz and Catherine Schell. back to top
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