GREAT ARE THE WORKS OF THE LORD
Psalm 111:1–10
Key Verse: 111:2
“Great are the works of the Lord; they are pondered by all who delight in them.”
- Read verse 1. How does the psalmist say he will give thanks to the Lord? (1) Why is it important for us also to thank God in these ways?
- Read verses 2-3. What are “the works of the Lord,” and what does it mean to “ponder” and “delight” in them? How is God’s work described, and what does this mean? (3a) What does the psalmist say about God’s righteousness, and why? (3b)
- Read verses 4-5. What else does the psalmist say about God’s works, and what do they show about him? (4) What does he do for those who fear him? (5a) Why do we need to remember this? What is another important aspect of God’s work, and what does this mean? (5b)
- Read verses 6-9. To what is the author referring in verse 6? How else does he characterize God’s works, and how does knowing this help us? (7a) What does the author say about God’s precepts? (7b,8) What has God done for his people, and how does this show the greatness of his works? (9)
- Read verse 10. How should we respond to the great works of the Lord? What are “the work of the Lord” that you have experienced in this year and what do they teach about God?