Psalm 135
>The psalmist praises God for Israel's past deliverance. 
>The psalmist says "The Lord is g________ (v.3) and g__________ (v.5)!
v.18
In what way are those who make "idols" like them?

Psalm 136
>Why give thanks to the Lord? 

>What is the resounding phrase response in this psalm? 

>Again, what endures, never fails, never quits and lasts?

>What should endure by the believer?

Psalm 137
>Why did "they" weep when remembering Zion?

>Who could be rewarded with being happy?

Psalm 138
>What can God do when we pray?

Psalm 139
>What seven things does the psalmist say that God "knows about me"? (vs.2,3,4)


>Where does the psalmist say he can NOT escape (5) from God's presence? (vs.7-12,15)

Psalm 130
What four benefits does the psalmist say are available to those who "wait for the Lord"?
vv. 4, 5, 7, 7


Psalm 131
What does the psalmist say can happen when trusting the Lord?
v. 2


Psalm 132
What did the psalmist say was David's pledge to the Lord?
v. 5


What did the psalmist say was the Lord's pledge to David?
v. 13


Psalm 133
What does the psalmist say unity/harmony looks/feels like?
vv. 2, 3  -  _________ running down; _________ descending upon


Psalm 134
What does the psalmist say can be done at night in the house of the Lord?
p__________________ !

Psalm 125:
What does the psalmist describe the Lord to be?


Psalm 126:
What two "great" things does the psalmist say the Lord has done?


Psalm 127:
What two things does the psalmist say the Lord must do?


Psalm 128:
What two "blessings" come from the fear of the Lord?


Psalm 129:
What is the length of the psalmists' oppression?

Psalm 120:
What two things distress the psalmist?


Psalm 121:
What do the "hills" remind the psalmist about the Lord?


Psalm 122:
What prompts the psalmist to rejoice?


Psalm 123:
What causes the psalmist to seek the Lord's mercy?
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Psalm 124:
What causes the psalmist to be concerned about the Lord being on their side?

This psalm is titled "Praise to the Word of God", with numerous references throughout. Notably, Psalm 119 is considered a complete acrostic corresponding to the 22 letters of the Hebrew alphabet (aleph, etc.). As a wisdom psalm it is considered the premier song about the "Torah" (The Law of God = The Word of God in the Old Testament: OT). Here the law of God is not considered a "curse" but a gift from God, which instructs both the daily life and future destiny of Israel. The psalmist is overwhelmed with praise for the mercy and goodness of God through the Law.

The Torah refers to the general instructions/directions presented to Moses and specifically to the first five books of the OT. It was understood that the Law was not a legalistic means of salvation but a sign of the gracious covenantal relationship, initiated by God with Israel, to teach them how to live as God's holy people.

In this lesson we will generally cover verses 89-175. Several descriptive terms reference the Word of God/ The Law of God (OT) namely, Your word, Your ordinances, Your law, Your precepts, Your testimonies, Your commandments, Your judgements, Your truth.

Review:
>Who does the psalmist speak about? The L__________, him__________, his en______________.

>What does the psalmist say about...
  <The Lord's word?_____________________________________________________________________ 
  <(the good) about himself?_______________________________________________________________
  < his enemies?________________________________________________________________________

>Why does the psalmist seek...
  <The Lord?____________________________________________________________________________
  <his own salvation?_____________________________________________________________________
  <his enemies demise?___________________________________________________________________

Additional Review
>When does the psalmist appeal to the Lord?_________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
>Where does the psalmist appear to the Lord?________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
>How does the psalmist approach the Lord?__________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________

>Identify a "favorite" verse of yours from Psalm 119:______________________________________________

[(New KingJames Version(NKJV)]
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This psalm is titled "Praise to the Word of God", with numerous references throughout. Notably, Psalm 119 is considered a complete acrostic corresponding to the 22 letters of the Hebrew alphabet (aleph, etc.). As a wisdom psalm it is considered the premier song about the "Torah" (The Law of God = The Word of God in the Old Testament: OT). Here the law of God is not considered a "curse" but a gift from God, which instructs both the daily life and future destiny of Israel. The psalmist is overwhelmed with praise for the mercy and goodness of God through the Law.  

The Torah refers to the general instructions/directions presented to Moses and specifically refers to the first five books of the OT. It was understood that the Law was not a legalistic means of salvation but a sign of the gracious covenantal relationship, initiated by God with Israel, to teach them how to live as God's holy people.
 
The Word of God/The Law of God (OT) is referenced by several descriptive terms used to reveal it's various characteristics.  Between verses 1 to 88, eight words are used a total of 91 times to emphasis the author's understanding of The Word of God/The Law of God (OT) meanings.

Those eight words/phrases include: the law of the A) L__________, B) His test___________, C) His w_______, D) Your pr____________, E) Your st____________, F) Your c____________________, G) Your righteous j_______________ and H) Your w_______(God-spoken).  

A)  Refers to God's role and rule of conduct/behavior, not restriction of liberties
B)  Reveals the mind/heart of God
C)  Refers to the manner/mode of life/lifestyle of God's holy people
D)  Refers to the guidance and counsel God gives
E)  Laws decreed often in written form
F)  Teaching "the rules of the road" through mandated/edited teaching
G) Examination/Evaluation, justice and fairness, with consequences/results not on the basis of outward   appearances, personal opinions or unsubstantiated suspicions  
H)  Message from God to come in various methods

Consider the following:
v.  5__________________________________________________________________________________
v. 11__________________________________________________________________________________
v. 18__________________________________________________________________________________
vv 25, 28, 32 R_______________ S____________________ E_______________   ​ 

This is the shortest Psalm. It is included in Passover Psalms. It is also a descriptive song of praise.

vs.1,2
Who should praise the Lord?
______________________________________________________________________________________

What about God is great?
______________________________________________________________________________________

What about the Lord never ends?
______________________________________________________________________________________

>The truth about the Lord is God's faithful ways lasts forever!

>All humanity are called to P_______________ t_______ L___________!

This is another of the Passover Psalms probably recited even by Jesus on the night of His arrest before His crucifixion. Here the psalmist praises God for his personal deliverance from death.

v, 1
How does he feel about the Lord? And why?__________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
Do you think the psalmist's love for the Lord is solely conditional? ___________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
v.2
He responds to the Lord's hearing, listening intently,  paying close attention to him, by pledging to do what?
_____________________________________________________________________________________
Why make such a commitment?____________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________

v.3 
The psalmist says: I was surrounded by d_______________; I was held by the chains of h_______
I found nothing but p_______________.
v.4
What does "deliver my soul" mean?_________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________

v.5
Name three characteristics of the Lord: G____________________, R_____________________,
M_____________________________
v.6 
Who does the Lord advocate (fight) for in this life?_____________________________
vs.7-8
Name four reasons why a believer can "rest" in difficult times ?____________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________

v.9
The psalmist pledges to do what? Meaning?___________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________
vs.10-11
Who did the psalmist give up on while suffering?________________________________________________
Who did the psalmist NOT give up on while suffering?____________________________________________

v.12-13-14
What did he pledge to give back to God? And why?_____________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________

v.15
How does the Lord feel when one of His servant's faces death?__________________________________ 
______________________________________________________________________________________

v.16-17-18-19
How does the psalmist describe his relationship with God?_______________________________________
What does he pledge to do ? And where?_____________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________

> Do you think the Lord has ever rescued you from death (physical or spiritual or both or other)?
Please explain:__________________________________________________________________________
​______________________________________________________________________________________

This psalm begins the sections read following the Passover meal continuing the celebration of God's deliverance of Israel from Egypt.

v.1
Glory (recognition) belongs solely to _______ because of God's ___________ and ___________.

v.2
Those who do not know God are prone to ins_________ those who do know God, especially in times of testing, what God is doing is not readily ap____________ even to believers.

v.3 
God does whatever God pleases meaning God is so___________________ while the work of men's hands form useless i________.

vs.4-7
Well-crafted idols have the following characteristics: ____________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________
> But these false "gods" have to be ca_______________ and co_______________.

v.8
Those who make them (idols) are just ___________ them.

vs.9-11
Why does the psalmist encourage Israel to trust in the Lord?: _____________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________

vs.12-13
One must be great or small to be blessed by the Lord: True or False? _____________

vs.14-15
What can the Lord do for believers? _________________________________________________________

vs.16-18
What has the Lord shared with humans? _____________________________________________________
>What does the Lord require of the living? And for how long? _____________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________
> Hallelujah!  P_______________ t______________ L _______________!!!

>Name one (1) verse above that encourages you personally? ________________