LEADERSHIP-Psalm 146

Leadership: “Do not put your trust in princes [leaders, the great, the powerful], in human beings, who cannot save” (Ps 146:3). “Blessed are those whose help is the God of Jacob, whose hope is in the Lord their God” (Ps 146:5).

Benevolence: “He is the Maker of heaven and earth, the sea, and everything in them—he remains faithful forever” (Ps146:6).

Don‘t trust leaders. Psalm 146 is a hymn of praise that encourages trust in God (Ps 146:5) rather than in human leaders (Ps 146:3). It highlights God’s faithfulness (Ps 146:6), justice, and compassion (Ps 146:7-9).

1. Who does the psalmist encourage to praise the Lord (Ps 146:1; 103:1)? For how long (Ps 146:2; 104:33; 34:1)?
2. What are 3 reasons why the psalmist warns against trusting in princes / leaders / human beings (Ps 146:3-4; 60:11; Jer 17:5; Gen 3:19; 1 Cor 10:12)?
3. Who is the one who is truly happy (Ps 146:5; 1:1-3; Jer 17:7-8)? Why (Isa 40:31)? Who is Jacob (Gen 32:28, 30)?
4. What is a major attribute of God (Ps 146:6; 33:6; Exo 20:7; 2 Tim 4:16-17; Dt 31:8; Heb 13:5; Mt 28:20)?
5. Who are the 8 groups of helpless, defenseless and vulnerable people whom God cares for (Ps 146:7-9)? How is Jesus the Son like God the Father (Isa 61:1-3; Lk 4:18-19; 7:21-22)? How should God’s people live (Jas 1:27; Mic 6:8; Isa 58:6-7; 1 Jn 3:17-18)?
6. What does the last verse tell us about God’s reign (Ps 146:10; 145:13; 93:1-2; Rev 11:15)?

• How should God’s people always live (Phil 4:19; Heb 13:15)?