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? ________________ 

This psalm is another part of the Passover readings celebrating Israel's deliverance from Egypt. It is recited together with Psalm 113 before the Seder meal. It speaks of the power of God in this nation's deliverance.

Review/Reflect: (NKJV)
v.1 
"strange languages" =_____________________________________________________________________

v.2
"His sanctuary" =_________________________________________________________________________
"His dominion" =_________________________________________________________________________

>God rests among his p______________ not necessarily a b_______________.: s____________________
>God rules over his p_______________ in every time and in every place.: d_______________________

vs. 3, 5
"The sea" ______________________________________________________________________________
"Jordan (river)" __________________________________________________________________________

vs. 4,6
"The mountains"_________________________________________________________________________
"Little hills"______________________________________________________________________________

>The sea and river, the mountains and hills, all appear as frightened a_______________ before the presence of the Lord.

v.7
What makes "the earth tremble"? Why?_______________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________

v.8
"Rock to w_______________"
"Flint to f_________________________________"

 >Water represents God's prov____________________ and God's salv________________________ in God's power to deliver God's people in every generation!

Here the psalmist speaks of the majesty and condescension of God.
Even today, Psalm 113 and 114 are often recited before the P_______________ celebration meal called a S__________.

​vs. 1-3
>Who praises the Lord?
>Why praise the name of the Lord?
>How long will the Lord's name be blessed?
>When can the Lord's name be praised?
>Often in those days a name symbolized a person's I_______________
>Praising the name of the Lord centers the worshipers praise on God's c____________________.

vs. 4-6
>What verses speak of the Lord's majesty?
>What verses speak of the Lord's loving condescension?
>Loving condescension is God h_______________himself: 
>In the Black church tradition, the old saints would often use the phrase: "he sits h_____ and looks l_____!"
>Today a song says, "if He has to reach way d_____, Jesus will pick you u___!" Another says, "He looked beyond my f______________ and saw my n_______________!
>"Though higher than any other, God can reach lower than any other." (lc)

vs. 7-9 
>Is our majestic God an adversary or an advocate on behalf of the poor?
>God seeks to include the poor at the table of the so-called p__________________________.
>God seeks to grant the scorned "childless" the joy of a fa_______________ and a fu_______________ .
>God  understands that the lives of the "insignificant"  must m_______________ or no lives matter! 
>All humans are created e_____________. Many humans have to  demand what is God-given.

According to the psalmist, the State (condition) of the Righteous is B__________________________.
A righteous person is honorable, reliable, dependable, reasonable, sensible, responsible,
anti-corruption/law-abiding.

v.1
To be blessed (favored/fortunate) one fears (respects) and follows (obeys) God.
By this standard, are you blessed?_________________________                                   

The blessed are also called:
vs.2 and 4 - the  ___________ and v. 5 - a _______

What can happen for the offspring of the blessed righteous?
_______________________________________________________________________________
What good can come to the blessed righteous?
_______________________________________________________________________________
When does righteousness end?
_______________________________________________________________________________

vs.4-8
A righteous, upright, good person...
is______________________________________________________________________________
is______________________________________________________________________________
is______________________________________________________________________________
deals___________________________________________________________________________
guides__________________________________________________________________________
will_____________________________________________________________________________
will_____________________________________________________________________________
will_____________________________________________________________________________
will_____________________________________________________________________________
sees___________________________________________________________________________

vs. 9-10
What seven (7) things do the "wicked" hate about the righteous?
a.______________________________________________________________________________
b.______________________________________________________________________________
c.______________________________________________________________________________
d.______________________________________________________________________________
e.______________________________________________________________________________
f._______________________________________________________________________________
g.______________________________________________________________________________