5/24 Psalm 121 - Help for the Journey

Key Chapters of the Bible

All of us are on a spiritual journey, whether we even realize it. While the journey can be difficult, those who are journeying towards the Lord have his grace and protection. Join us as we study Psalm 121 and read about the help the Lord gives to His pilgrims.

DISCUSSION AND STUDY QUESTIONS:

1. The podcast explained that this next stretch of psalms were likely read by people as they made their pilgrimages to Jerusalem. How does this historical data point help you understand what this psalm is communicating? 2. If Psalm 121 was read while a person was journeying to Jerusalem, and if that person was to look around at the various hills and valleys, what kinds of things would they have possibly been watchful of? How would it have been important to remember where their help comes from, in verse 1? 3. In verse 2, who gives them help? According to this verse, where has His power already been put on display? 4. As they were journeying to Jerusalem, in what ways could their feet slip? How might verse 3 relate to those kinds of challenges? Is the psalmist ultimately talking about walking, or something more important? 5. If the pilgrims would have to camp along the way to Jerusalem, how would verse 4 provide comfort? 6. As they journeyed in the daylight, how might verses 5 & 6 remind them of the Lord’s watchful care? 7. What hope does verse 7 provide? Is there any situation you’re facing where this verse is a helpful reminder? 8. If this psalm was read by a family making their pilgrimage to Jerusalem, what do you think verse 8 is referring to? 9. As you reflect on this psalm, what place is there for “fear” and “worry” in the heart of God’s people? What principles from this psalm speak to this question? 10. Even though this psalm was read by pilgrims going to Jerusalem, it still relates to us today. Where are you on your journey to the Lord? What principles from this passage speak to situations you’re facing? The Key Chapters Bible Podcast is a daily, 15ish minute podcast that goes over the key chapters of the Bible, one per day, explaining how it fits into the overall message of God and how it relates to our lives now. Jump in today or start back in Genesis 1!

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Special thanks to Joseph McDade for providing our theme music.