Bible Study on Psalms 38

Who is the author of Psalm 38?

• David

• Paul

• Saul

• Solomon

The main themes of Psalms 38 are:

• suffering
• repentance

• plea for God's mercy and deliverance

• sin and take cover

• trust

[Suffering] What are the physical conditions of the author in Psalm 38?

• Strong and healthy

• Weakened

• With wounds and sores

[Suffering] What are the emotional and psychological states of the author in Psalm 38?

• Deep distressed

• Deep anguish

• Betrayed

• Joyful

[Suffering] How does the psalmist describe his friends, companions and kin in Psalm 38?

• stand aloof from his plague

• stand far off

• stand by him

• ready to help him

[Suffering] How does the psalmist describe his enemies in Psalm 38?

• seek his life and lay their snares

• seek to hurt and speak of ruin

• meditate treachery all day long

• left him alone

[Suffering] The consequences of the author's sin, as mentioned in Psalm 38, include physical illness, emotional and ________________ sufferings.

[Repentance] What does Psalm 38:18 (ESV) say?

• I confess my iniquity; I am sorry for my sin

• I confess my iniquity; I am not sorry for my sin

[Repentance] What does Psalm 38 say about confession?

• Openly acknowledge his own iniquity and sins

• Seeks God's forgiveness and mercy

• Restore his relationship with God

• Nothing much

[Plea for God's mercy and deliverance] What does Psalm 38:1 (ESV) say?

• O Lord, rebuke me not in your anger, discipline me in your wrath!

• O Lord, rebuke me in your anger, discipline me in your wrath!

• O Lord, rebuke me not in your anger, nor discipline me in your wrath!