Psalm 133
A song of ascents. Of David.
1 How good and pleasant it is
when God’s people live together in unity!
2 It is like precious oil poured on the head,
running down on the beard,
running down on Aaron’s beard,
down on the collar of his robe.
3 It is as if the dew of Hermon
were falling on Mount Zion.
For there the Lord bestows his blessing,
even life forevermore.
Home group questions
Some texts to help with your study: Ps 133, Matt 20:17,18, Deuteronomy 16:16, Ex 30:30-33, Leviticus 8:1-30, Mt 17:1-8, John 17:17-23, Heb 9:11-14, Luke 4:18, Isaiah 61:1-3, Acts 10:38-40, Eph 1:9,10
Questions:
1. What are some things that you think are great in life? What are two things that David thinks are great? What does he compare to those two things?
2. When was this song sung (Ps 133) and who was it sung by?
3. David says unity is both Good and Pleasant. What things in life are good but not pleasant? What things are pleasant but not good? How does the first (good) relate to God? How does the second (pleasant) relate to us? cf Ps 135:3 and 147:1.
4. The oil was for consecration. What does that mean? Who were some types of people who were consecrated with oil?
5. Leviticus talks about the sacrifice of the bull and two rams at Aaron's consecration. What was the sacrifice for? What is the significance of the blood on the priest's head, hand, and foot?
6. There is a theme of clouds on mountains representing God's presence. Can you think of examples in the Bible?
7. Jesus prays for our unity so people will see and know who Jesus is. How does unity help our witness? How does disunity hinder it?
8. How does knowing you are cleansed by the blood of Jesus help you be unified with other Christians?
9. How does loving the same thing (Jesus) help you be unified with other believers?
10. How does being consecrated for the same job, the same purpose(reaching the lost) help you be unified with other Christians?
11. In what areas do you feel disunity with other believers and how can preaching the gospel to yourself help you overcome that?
