Read Psalm 116 and pages 23-26 of A.S.K.
Questions from the Bible reading
1. Why does the word “LORD” appear in capital letters through this Psalm?
2. What does it mean when it says that God is “gracious”?
3. Explain what is meant by “You have delivered” (i) “my eyes from tears” (ii) “my feet from stumbling”
(i)
(ii)
4. What trouble are other people causing the writer in verse 11?
5. What is a vow and how do you fulfil it?
6. The Psalmist describes something which is “precious in the sight of the LORD”. What is it?
7. What is the point of an animal sacrifice?
8. Draw a picture, or describe with words, a story from the Bible where someone is saved from death by God
Questions from the book
1. Not all these phrases are in the Bible. Discuss which ones you think are and then tick them:
□ The LORD provided a whale to swallow Jonah
□ The love of money is a root of all kinds of evil
□ The apple of his eye
□ Be in the world, but not of the world
□ Everyone who has will be given more
□ God works in mysterious ways
2. Why does the statement “God helps those who help themselves” make God look weak?
3. List some circumstances where someone might feel helpless so that they cry out to God:
4. Christians are forgiven for their sins. What do some people wrongly think this means for how they live?
5. Christians are set free from sin to serve God. Describe some of the ways Christians can do this.
6. Compose a prayer which someone could pray in a time when they feel frightened.
Questions to do at home
1. Test other people on the six phrases in question 1 above. How many get them right?
2. What steps would you take to help a friend who told you they were very scared of something?
3. Can you think of any well-known Christians who have bravely served God in their lives?