Guiding Questions: Psalms 77

This is part of the Tanakh Yomi Project.

  1. What is the condition of the Psalmist?
  2. Would Psalms 77:3-4 indicate that the Psalmist believes his punishment (or his problems) are from God?
  3. Although Psalms 77:7 indicates that the Psalmist turns to God, would Psalms 77:8-10 indicate doubt in questing on his part?
  4. But do Psalms 77:12-16 reaffirm the faith of the Psalmist in his hope for assistance from God?
  5. Psalms 77:16 ends with Selah. What is the “new thought” (if it is new) which begins with Psalms 77:17?
  6. Judging from Psalms 77:21, do the concluding verses refer to a personal plea or to God’s expected protection for His people?
  7. And, since reference is made to Moses and Aaron rather than to one of the Kings, would this “date” the Psalm or simply indicate a notion as to who the ultimate leaders of Israel were?

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Perek Yomi materials originally produced by the USCJ and Dr. Morton K. Siegel.
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