290. Praise the LORD, O my soul!

Open It

1 *What are some frail or fragile possessions that you have taken steps to protect from damage?

2. When (in what situations or for what acts) do you expect a thank you or acknowledgment of a favor you’ve done?

Explore It

1. What is the focus of this psalm? (103:1–22)

2. What personal benefits did the psalm writer receive from the Lord? (103:3–5)

3. What mercies did the Lord give to the nation of Israel? (103:7–19)

4. *How does the Lord respond to the sinfulness of people? (103:8–10)

5. How is God’s love and forgiveness depicted? (103:8–13)

5. How does God demonstrate His compassion for His people? (103:8–18)

7. To whom does the Lord give His blessings? (103:13, 17–18)

8. *How are we described in this passage? (103:14–16)

9. What are people like? (103:14–16)

10. What did the psalm writer compare to grass? Why? (103:15–16)

11. *What specific instructions conclude the psalm? (103:20–22)

Get It

1. What can we learn from this psalm about God’s character?

2. *How can we cultivate an attitude of humility?

3. What does it mean to fear the Lord?

4. How can we know God’s will?

5. What can we do to ensure that we are doing God’s will?

6. *How has God made Himself known to us?

7. How has God demonstrated His compassion to you?

8. What can we learn from this psalm about how to praise God?

Apply It

1. What gift of praise can you offer to the Lord today?

2. *How can you prevent yourself from having a proud attitude this week?

3. What specific steps could you take to remember God’s commands in the Bible?