Psalm 12:5-7
Today we are reading Psalm 12.
As we read, these verses stood out to me:
Psalm 12:5-7 - “Because of the devastation of the afflicted, because of the groaning of the needy, Now I will arise,” says the Lord; “I will set him in the safety for which he longs.” 6 The words of the Lord are pure words; As silver tried in a furnace on the earth, refined seven times. 7 You, O Lord, will keep them; You will preserve him from this generation forever.
Please, take some time to Share Your Thoughts With Us as they relate to this passage.
You can share anything that is on your heart but, if you don't know where to start, try reading these verses and answering one or more of the following "Honest Questions"
Honest Questions
1. Which of the following questions impacts you most ask you think about what is being taught in Psalm 12?
2. I chose to highlight Psalm 12:5-7 because the tone of it was "soft" instead of "hard." In your opinion it misleading to quote verses 5-7 without quoting the verses around it as well? Why or why not?
3. Read Exodus 34:6-7, God's nature includes both forgiving iniquities and punishing the guilty. Are the "negative" promises/atributes of God as important to remember as the "positive" ones? Why or why not?
4. A lot of the Bible makes distinctions between the "oppressed" and the "oppressors." It instructs the righteous to relate benevolently to those who have been oppressed. How does it instruct us to relate to the oppressors?
5. What are some of your favorite Biblical stories that emphasise the "groaning of the needy?"
6. Do you think the phrase, "now I will arise says the Lord" could be accurately translated, "now I will escalate says the Lord"? What about, "it's about to hit the fan says the Lord" or "I'm about to open up a can on you boyz says the Lord"?
7. Is it possible that words like "now I will arise" are "pure words; as silver tried in a furnace on the earth refined seven times?" Does that mean words like these have been thought about before they were spoken/meditated on? Does it mean actions like these are "premeditated" by the Lord since He is "slow to anger?"
8. Have you ever taken time to read Biblical verses that speak about "this generation"? If so, are you aware of any time that phrase is used as a positive description of the people it is referring to?
9. What was your favorite verse in Psalm 12 and why?
10. Do you have any specific questions or prayer requests after reading Psalm 12?
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