Passage Introduction
In this psalm, the psalmist is encouraging people who have been redeemed and restored by God to tell their story. He then provides four different summaries of how some people had rebelled against God, turned back to him, and then were restored (4-9, 10-16, 17-22, and 23-32). He then talks about what God has done (33-38) and provides a conclusion (39-43). As you read through this passage, reflect on the story of redemption and restoration and consider how it might apply to your life.
David Dalton
In this psalm, the psalmist is encouraging people who have been redeemed and restored by God to tell their story. He then provides four different summaries of how some people had rebelled against God, turned back to him, and then were restored (4-9, 10-16, 17-22, and 23-32). He then talks about what God has done (33-38) and provides a conclusion (39-43). As you read through this passage, reflect on the story of redemption and restoration and consider how it might apply to your life.
David Dalton
Spiritual Practices: Keyword Listing
Keyword listing is a method of observational Bible study. It doesn’t require any special skills, tools, or training. You can read more about the process of keyword listing here. You can choose any word or short phrase to study using keyword listing. For this passage, we suggest the following keyword(s) to start your study.
Starting Points
Keyword listing is a method of observational Bible study. It doesn’t require any special skills, tools, or training. You can read more about the process of keyword listing here. You can choose any word or short phrase to study using keyword listing. For this passage, we suggest the following keyword(s) to start your study.
Starting Points
- They/them/their - explore what the psalmist says about the people of Israel and their sin and restoration
- He/him/his - explore what the psalmist says about God and his deliverance