Bible Study Notes 9/23/2025

WORD ALIVE! BIBLE STUDY ^©2025

Journey in the Psalms: Prayer, Praise and Promise

Concord Baptist Church of Boston in Milton – Conley Hughes, Jr., Senior Pastor

Quiet Time: Tracy M. Summer, Psalms: An All-In-One Study on God’s Song Book

Lesson 22

23 Sept. 2025

Lesson 22, Psalm 91:1-16 NLT:  This Psalm 91 is unique in that rather than being written primarily about one person’s experience, the psalmist speaks in the “third tense.” This let’s the reader become aware that God’s great protection is for all who love and trust Him. Because the psalm speaks of natural disasters and major health pandemics, it has been a source of encouragement during such perilous times. Psalm 91, was one of the most read and taught from during the global pandemic of recent years. However, the testimony and confidence of the psalmist during such trying times, leaves no doubt of a faithful person’s faith and trust in God. The psalmist also mentions enemies who attempt to overtake us. The adversaries are not named, but we can adduce from this language that the writer is familiar with the pain and isolation of being attacked in some manner. The psalmist directs our attention to the God who is referred to with some of the highest appellations. God is “Most High” and Almighty.”  This places our God above any deity or force that could possibly attempt to harm us. Our God will trample on the enemy and will even send His angels to protect us (“hold us up”) during any challenges we could ever face! God promises blessings and deliverance if we would only love and trust Him. We are always safe with God!

Verses & Explanations for Psalm 91:1-16, NLT

Observe         Interpret     Apply

(Verses 1-2) – The Lord provides comfort and protection.

(Verses 3-4) – God alone delivers and shelters us from harm.

(Verses 5-6) – God rescues us from fear and attack.

(Verses 7-8) – God’s assurance in the crisis.  

(Verses 9-13) – Trusting in God brings victory.

(Verses 14-16) – The promise of blessings and longevity.

The Key Idea:

What We Believe!    

1.  “Your word is a lamp to my feet  and a light to my path!”  – Psalm 119:105

Key Verses:

Psalm 91:1-2, NLT

¹ “Those who live in the shelter of the Most High will find rest in the shadow of the Almighty. ² This I declare about the Lord; He alone is my refuge, my place of safety; He is my God, and I trust Him.

Psalm 91:3-4, NLT

³ For He will rescue you from every trap and protect you from deadly disease.  ⁴   He will cover you with feathers. He will shelter you with His wings. His faithful promises are your armor and protection.

Psalm 91:5-6, NLT

⁵ Do not be afraid of the terrors of night, nor the arrow that flies in the day.  ⁶ Do not dread the disease that stalks in darkness, nor the disaster that strikes at midday.

Psalm 91:7-8, NLT

⁷ Though a thousand fall at your side, though ten thousand are dying around you, these evils will not touch you. ⁸ Just open your eyes and see how the wicked are punished.

Psalm 91:9-13, NLT

⁹ If you make the Lord your refuge, if you make the Most High your shelter, ¹⁰ no evil will conquer you, ¹¹ no plague will come near your home. For He will order His angels ¹² to protect you wherever you go. They will hold you up with their hands ¹³ so you won’t even hurt your foot on a stone. You will trample upon lions and cobras; you will crush fierce lions and serpents under your feet!

Psalm 91:14-16, NLT

¹⁴ The Lord says, “I will rescue those who love me. I will protect those who trust in my name….

¹⁵ When they call on me, I will answer; I will be with them in trouble. I will rescue and honor them. ¹⁶ I will reward them with a long life and give them my salvation.”

Further Helpful Verses:

Exodus 15:21, NLT

²¹ And Miriam ang this song: “For He has triumphed gloriously; He has hurled both horses and rider into the sea.”

Isaiah 54:17, NKJV

¹⁷ “No weapon formed against you shall prosper, and every tongue which rises against you in judgement you shall condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord, and their righteousness is from Me.”