Songs for Summer | June 7, 2026

 

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Psalm 124

1 A Song of Ascents. Of David. If it had not been the LORD who was on our side-- let Israel now say-- 2 if it had not been the LORD who was on our side when people rose up against us, 3 then they would have swallowed us up alive, when their anger was kindled against us; 4 then the flood would have swept us away, the torrent would have gone over us; 5 then over us would have gone the raging waters.

6 Blessed be the LORD, who has not given us as prey to their teeth! 7 We have escaped like a bird from the snare of the fowlers; the snare is broken, and we have escaped! 8 Our help is in the name of the LORD, who made heaven and earth.

Talk Sheet Questions

  1. KQ What repeated phrase is said twice at the beginning of the psalm? What do you think the psalm means when it says, “If the Lord had not been on our side”?

  2. How does the psalm end, and what does verse 8 say about God?

  3. Why do you think the psalm begins by imagining what would have happened “if the Lord had not been on our side”? What stories of the Old Testament come to mind when you hear about Israel’s need for help?

  4. Why is it important that the psalm gives credit to God for rescue rather than to Israel’s strength or wisdom?

  5. What are some things you trust in instead of God’s help?

  6. How can remembering God’s past help give you courage for today? How do you remind yourself of his help? Which past help do you go to first?

Prayer

Pray that your first reaction to danger or difficulty would be to trust in the Lord’s help.

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Scott Reavely