Questions for Group Discussions:

Text: Psalm 121
Theme: Help! I need somebody. Help! Not just anybody!

Open the Scriptures

Psalm 121:1-2

• What does it mean to “lift up my eyes to the hills” in the context of seeking help from the Lord?
• How does recognizing the Lord as the “maker of heaven and earth” provide comfort and assurance?

Psalm 121:7-8

• What does it mean for the Lord to “keep you from all evil” and to “keep your life”?
• How do these verses shape your understanding of God’s guardianship in both daily activities and the entirety of your life?

If God is the “maker of heaven and earth” (verse 1), how does that help make sense of the world when we don’t understand what is going on around us?

Open your Lives

How do you wrestle with the promises made of God’s protection in this Psalm when compared with the common struggles with life? How can God’s sovereignty and guarding of your soul be understood in the context of suffering? Share an instance where you experienced God’s presence in suffering, or share how you are still in the struggle and don’t know what God is up to in the moment.

In what area of your life (what “mountain”) do you currently need to lift your eyes to the Lord for help?

How do you typically respond to fear and anxiety? How can the message of Psalm 121 help you in dealing with these common emotions?