Psalms 73 - Keeping Our Faith Flashcards

1
Q

Surely God is good to Israel, to those who are pure in heart.

A

Statement the illustrates the Psalmist’s foundation of faith

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

But as for me, my feet had almost slipped; I had nearly lost my foothold.

A

The verse that describes the Psalmist doubting his faith.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

For I envied the arrogant when I saw the prosperity of the wicked. They have no struggles; their bodies are healthy and strong. They are free from the burdens common to man; they are not plagued by human ills.

A

The verse that describes all that the Psalmist around him and thus cause this struggle with his faith.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

Therefore pride is their necklace;

A

The verse that describes how the self-centered glorified themselves by displaying the awards and achievements of their life.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

they clothe themselves with violence.

A

The verse that illustrates how the self-centered seek out victories over others - to be the winners and exalt themselves over the losers.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

From their callous hearts comes iniquity; the evil conceits of their minds know no limits.

A

The verse that illustrates how the self-centered don’t even consider God or others when they go about planning the actions, words, and behaviors of their life.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

They scoff, and speak with malice; in their arrogance they threaten oppression.

A

The verse that illustrates how self-centered people bully others into believing that they will either take away what they value or exclude them from an opportunity to prosper.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

Their mouths lay claim to heaven, and their tongues take possession of the Earth.

A

The verse that illustrates how the selfish believe that the world is theirs and their accomplishments are to be admired as though they’re a god.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

Therefore their people turn to them and drink up waters in abundance.

A

The verse that illustrates how others begin to follow the selfish as sycophants hoping to discover and copy why they’ve been successful on Earth.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

They say, “How can God know? Does the Most High have knowledge?”

A

The verse that shows how the self-centered have a mocking and dismissive attitude toward God.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

This is what the wicked are like– always carefree, the increase in wealth.

A

The verse that illustrates how self-centered individuals truly care about only themselves.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

Surely in vain have I kept my heart pure; in vain have I washed my hands in innocence. All day long I have been plagued; I have been punished every morning. If I had said, “I will speak thus,” I would have betrayed your children.

A

The verse that describes the Psalmist’s inner struggles in thinking that his effort at loving God and loving others has been a waste of time.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

When I tried to understand all this, it was oppressive to me

A

The verse that describes the Psalmist’s emotions when trying to make sense of what he sees.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

till I entered the sanctuary of God; then I understood their final destiny.

A

The verse that describes where the Psalmist found peace.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

Surely you place them on slippery ground; you cast them down to ruin. How suddenly are they destroyed, completely swept away by terrors! As a dream when one awakes, so when you arise, O Lord, you will despise them as fantasies.

A

The verse that shows the consequence of those who live only for the benefits of this physical world.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

When my heart was grieved and my spirit embittered, I was senseless and ignorant; I was a brute beast before you. Yet I am always with you; you hold me by my right hand. You guide me with your counsel, and afterward you will take me into glory. Whom have I in heaven but you? And Earth has nothing I desire besides you. My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.

A

The verse that shows the consequence of those who follow God.