Psalms 108–110

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Common Theme

God is the sovereign King who secures victory for His people, invites praise from all nations, and installs His chosen Ruler with power and eternal authority.

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Reflection Questions

1. How does God’s steadfast love and faithfulness anchor your confidence when facing opposition or uncertainty?
2. What does Psalm 110 reveal about the nature of Christ’s kingship and priesthood, and how should this shape our view of His authority?

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God Shot

God exalts Himself above the heavens and calls the nations to praise Him (Psalm 108); He hears the cries of the afflicted and acts on behalf of the needy (Psalm 109); and He installs His Son as King and Priest forever, seated at His right hand in majesty and dominion (Psalm 110). He is not only a mighty warrior but also an eternal priest—unshakable in justice and mercy.

2 Samuel 24; 1 Chronicles 21–22; Psalms 30

Common Theme

God’s mercy tempers His judgment, and His sovereign purposes are often accomplished even through human failure. Despite David’s sin in numbering Israel, God redirects the consequences into preparations for the temple—a place of mercy and worship.

Reflection Questions

• What does this passage reveal about how God responds to repentance and intercession?
• How do God’s judgments and mercies work together to accomplish His long-term purposes?

God Shot

God is both just and merciful. Though His wrath was stirred by David’s sin, His heart moved to compassion, and He stopped the angel’s destruction. God not only forgave but chose the very site of judgment to become the place of worship. He is a God who transforms consequences into holy ground.

Psalms 95, 97–99

Common Theme

These psalms proclaim the sovereign reign of the LORD over all creation and call His people to respond with reverent worship, joyful praise, and humble submission. God’s holiness, justice, and supremacy demand both awe and delight from those who know Him.

Reflection Questions

1. How does recognizing God as King affect the way I worship, obey, and trust Him today?
2. What does it mean to “rejoice in His holiness” (Psalm 97:12) in practical terms?

God Shot

The LORD reigns—not as a distant monarch, but as a present and powerful King whose justice, righteousness, and holiness define reality itself. He is not only exalted above all gods (Psalm 97:9), but He draws near to shepherd His people (Psalm 95:7), making His majesty both terrifying and tender.

2 Samuel 22–23; Psalm 57

Common Theme

God is a steadfast deliverer and protector for those who trust in Him. These chapters celebrate God’s faithfulness in raising up a righteous king, empowering him to overcome enemies, and responding to cries for mercy with saving power.

Questions

• How do these songs of David help shape our understanding of God’s role in both personal trials and national leadership?
• What does David’s legacy—both in his mighty men and in his final words—teach us about the kind of character God honors?

God Shot

God reveals Himself as a rock, fortress, and Savior who delights in rescuing the humble (2 Sam 22:2–20). He is the God who empowers His people for battle and establishes His covenant with those who fear Him. In Psalm 57, He is the Most High who fulfills His purpose, sends from heaven to save, and whose steadfast love reaches to the heavens. We see a God who exalts Himself above the heavens and yet stoops low to shield His servant with mercy and faithfulness.

Psalms 5, 38, 41–42

Common Theme

These psalms express the cry of a suffering and often misunderstood servant of God, seeking mercy, healing, and hope. Despite emotional and physical anguish, the psalmists repeatedly turn their eyes toward God’s steadfast love and faithfulness.

Questions

• How does honest lament open the door to deeper dependence on God?
• What do these psalms teach us about God’s response to those who suffer in silence or are falsely accused?

God Shot

God is a compassionate refuge who listens to the groans of the afflicted and receives the prayers of the brokenhearted. He is unshaken by our mess and near to our pain—worthy of our trust even when we cannot feel His presence.

2 Samuel 19–21

Common Theme

God restores David’s kingship amid lingering consequences of sin and brokenness. Justice, mercy, and covenant loyalty are interwoven as God continues His purposes despite human failure.

Questions

• How does David balance mercy and justice as he returns to power?
• What does God’s response to Saul’s past sin teach us about the lasting impact of disobedience?

God Shot

God is both just and faithful. He remembers covenants (like with the Gibeonites) and holds leaders accountable, even across generations. Yet in the midst of chaos, He upholds His chosen one—restoring David and preserving His promises through human frailty.

Psalms 26, 40, 58, 61-62, 64

Common Theme
God is the unwavering refuge and righteous judge for those who trust in Him. In the face of false accusations, injustice, or fear, these psalms repeatedly affirm that the Lord hears, defends, and delivers the upright while ultimately silencing the wicked.

Reflection Questions
1. What does it look like to wait patiently for the Lord when your circumstances remain unjust or unclear?
2. In what ways do you find refuge in God when you feel attacked, slandered, or overwhelmed?

God Shot
God is a defender of the innocent and a refuge for the oppressed. He listens, responds, and acts with justice—not on our timetable, but in perfect wisdom and power. He is not silent in the face of evil; He hears the cries of His people and rises to act on their behalf.

2 Samuel 16–18

Common Theme
God’s sovereignty remains unshaken amidst betrayal, rebellion, and the flawed decisions of men. Even in David’s humiliation and Absalom’s rise, the Lord steers the course of events to fulfill His purposes.

Questions to Consider
– How does David’s response to betrayal reveal his trust in God’s justice and timing?
– In what ways does Absalom’s downfall reflect the consequences of pride and rebellion?

God Shot
God is a sovereign King who allows rebellion for a time but never relinquishes His rule. He frustrates the counsel of the wicked, protects His anointed, and executes justice in His perfect timing—not out of haste, but with holy precision.

Psalms 3–4, 12–13, 28, 55

Common Theme

God is a refuge for the righteous in times of betrayal, fear, and injustice. Each psalm expresses honest distress but ultimately turns to confidence in God’s justice, nearness, and deliverance.

Questions

• What does it mean to truly cast our burdens on the Lord, especially when the betrayal comes from someone close?
• How can we remain confident in God’s justice when the wicked seem to prevail?

God Shot

God is the unwavering refuge for the afflicted—He listens, defends, and acts. He hates lies, loves righteousness, and never abandons those who trust in Him. Even when His people cry out in despair, He sustains them, bears their burdens, and secures justice in His perfect timing.

2 Samuel 13–15

Common Theme
Sin begets suffering, and unchecked injustice in families and leadership leads to division and rebellion. The consequences of David’s past sins now play out tragically in the lives of his children and his kingdom.

Questions to Ask
– What role does passivity or inaction play in the unraveling of relationships and leadership in this passage?
– How do we respond when justice is delayed or denied—both as individuals and communities?

God Shot
God does not overlook sin, even among His anointed. Though He allows consequences to unfold, His sovereign hand still holds the kingdom’s future—working through the pain, rebellion, and brokenness to accomplish His purposes.