Studying Psalm 70 (10 Mar)

Observation
Q1a. How many times did the word “deliver” appear?
Ans: 2xs

Q1b.How many times did the word “help” appear?
Ans: 2xs

Q1c.How many times did the word “hasten” appear?
Ans: 3xs

Interpretation

Q2.What is the theme of this psalm?
Ans: Marilyn Hickey suggests that the this Psalm is about those who cry for help can put their trust in the faithfulness of God will be delivered because He cannot deny His own character and word.

Q3.What is the key verse?
Ans: v5 “You are my help and deliverer.”

Q4. What is the context of the psalm?
Ans: Marilyn Hickey suggests that Psalm 68 was written by David during a time of desperate need. It could be a time when he was facing the giant Goliath or one of the many times when King Saul tried to kill him.

Q5.Was David already delivered when he wrote the psalm?
Ans: No

Q6. Was he eventually delivered?
Ans: Yes

Q7.What helped him to persevere to the end?
Ans: Having faith and trust in God.

Application

Q8.What is the subject of the psalm?
Ans: How to face challenges in our lives?

Q6. What are the complements?
Ans:
a)Call on the Lord confidently. (v1-3)
b)Confess who God is. (v4)
c)Claim the promise of God. (v5)

Citations: (Lay Ching's note)
1.Marilyn Hickey, “Psalms: Classic Library Edition.” (page 180)