Small Group Questions

Read Psalm 46:1-3.

• What makes you feel safe and secure in volatile circumstances?

• What words of hope introduce the Psalm?

• What imagery did the psalm writer use to describe the threats God’s people face?

• How do these threats picture what believers face today?

Read Psalm 46:4-7.

• How does this psalm describe the city of God?

• How will the city of God be protected?

Read John 7:37-39.

• How are Jesus’ words reflected in Psalm 46:4-5?

• How can the concept of God as our refuge and strength influence our prayer life?

Read Psalm 46:8-9.

• What does the psalm writer invite his listeners to do?

• What action steps can we take to ‘behold the works of the Lord’ in our everyday lives?

• What does this psalm teach us about God’s power over the nations and governments of the earth?

Read Psalm 46:10-11.

• What specific instruction does the Lord give in verse 10?

• How do you understand ‘Be still’ (46:10)?

• What is God saying to you through the words ‘Be still’ today?

• How can we cultivate a posture of stillness and trust in God amidst chaos?

• How does this Psalm show us how we should handle our fears?

• In what ways can we apply the assurance of God’s presence in our current life situations?

• What comforting promise concludes this Psalm?