Praying the Psalms with Augustine and Friends

Chapter 7: Psalms 119:33–130

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Discussion Questions

Calvin discusses the importance of peace and unity in the Church in his reflection on Psalm 122. Are peace and unity a priority in your church? How can you tell? In what ways might this be improved? How does the fear of the Lord transform us to do what is good in Psalm 128? What is the difference between this fear and an unhealthy fear? Psalm 119 celebrates the law of God almost endlessly! What aspects of God’s instructions does the psalmist finds particularly helpful or praiseworthy? How about you? What do you treasure most about the Scriptures? In his reflection on Psalm 126, Augustine claims, “Even beggars whose profession is asking for money have something to offer one another in times of trouble.” What does a beggar have to offer others? What implications could this have for the way “charity work” is done? Reflecting on Psalm 120, Augustine warns “You will not be able to prove how truly you sing, unless you have begun to do what you sing.” Choose a favorite worship song or hymn to discuss as a group. How can you implement this song in your life?