Bless God's Holy Name

Wednesday, December 31, 2014
Psalm 103:1-13 KJV

1 [[[A Psalm] of David.]] Bless the LORD, O my soul: and all that is within me, [bless] his holy name. 2 Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits: 3 Who forgiveth all thine iniquities; who healeth all thy diseases; 4 Who redeemeth thy life from destruction; who crowneth thee with lovingkindness and tender mercies; 5 Who satisfieth thy mouth with good [things; so that] thy youth is renewed like the eagle's. 6 The LORD executeth righteousness and judgment for all that are oppressed. 7 He made known his ways unto Moses, his acts unto the children of Israel. 8 The LORD [is] merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and plenteous in mercy. 9 He will not always chide: neither will he keep [his anger] for ever. 10 He hath not dealt with us after our sins; nor rewarded us according to our iniquities. 11 For as the heaven is high above the earth, [so] great is his mercy toward them that fear him. 12 As far as the east is from the west, [so] far hath he removed our transgressions from us. 13 Like as a father pitieth [his] children, [so] the LORD pitieth them that fear him.

OBSERVATION QUESTIONS
1) How does David encourage himself in the Lord? (v.1-2)
2) What six benefits do the Lord's people enjoy? (v.3-6)
3) Who did te Lord reveal His ways to? Who witnessed His acts? (v.7)
4) What is the Lord like, according to David? (v.8-10)
5) Whom has the Lord pitied and revealed His mercy to? How? (v.11-13)

APPLICATION QUESTIONS
6) Have you ever been chastened by the Lord? If so, please describe one such instance.
7) If you answered affirmatively to the above question, how long did the Lord's chastening (correction) last?


LIFE LESSONS
8) The Lord is gracious to the oppressed.
9) The Lord is merciful to those who fear Him.
10) The Lord has not given us what our sins deserve.