Daily Quiet Time Bible Study
These daily online studies are adapted from our Quiet Time Bible Guide. The studies go through the Old and New Testaments in just over two years. The approach taken by our quiet time Bible studies does not include answers. The goal of the study is to help you dig into Scripture for yourself. You can go deeper using a commentary, Bible background guide or Bible handbook.
Psalm 145: Relying on God
For more context before you begin studying, read this introduction to the book of Psalms.
People who have experienced repeated disappointments with parents or other significant people can develop an image of an unreliable God. He is seen as a God who cannot be counted on. He makes promises he may not keep. He may be loving one day and unaccountably angry the next. People who have experienced unreliable parents may ask: "How do I know God will keep his promises? How do I know he listens to me? How do I know he will answer me or help me?" The image of an unreliable God stands in stark contrast to biblical images of God. The God of the Bible is the Faithful One, the Rock, the Fortress. He is the same, yesterday, today and forever.
Warming Up to God
Think of a person whom you see as reliable. Describe the person and your response to his or her reliability.
Discovering the Word
- What descriptive words and phrases are used about God in this prayer?
- What phrases suggest that God is reliable?
- How does God help those who are in need (vv. 14-20)?
- What image of God comes through to you most clearly?
Applying the Word
- How does the picture of God here compare or contrast with your image of God's reliability?
- Why is it important for you to know that God is reliable?
Responding in Prayer
Offer God your thanks for his faithfulness.
Daily Reading and Bible Study Resources
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