Today’s passage: Psalm 129
Helpful thoughts:
- In contrast to Psalm 128, this psalm speaks of the ill that would come from the Lord for the wicked, those who have afflicted Israel.
- The God-fearing farmer in Psalm 128 will eat the fruit of the labor of his hands. The wicked in Psalm 129 will have empty hands and arms when he goes to gather the produce.
- God is seen as the one who is truly righteous and who was preserved Israel through her times of affliction (Verse 4).
Questions to consider:
- Who is the “me” from verse 1? Who does the second half of verse 1 imply the “me” is? How does that help us think about who “I” am or who “we” are today? How much of your perceived identity is connected with the church? Is church a place people go, or is it who we are, or both? Why?
- How could verses 2-4 be compared with the life and work of Christ? How was we afflicted and yet prevailed? How did His righteous service and sacrifice cut the cords of the wicked to free His people?