Day 9: Psalm 49:12-20 – Our redeemer and shepherd

Read the whole psalm again and consider the situation for all people. Verse 12 sums it up well.

Where do we see joy from the psalmist?

Both v7 and v15 mention the word “redeem”. What does it mean to “redeem” something? How do the verses compare and contrast?

v14 says that “they (people) are like sheep and are destined to die; death will be their shepherd”. How does Jesus differ/change this? Read John 10:11-18.

What is some good wisdom that can be taken away from this psalm?

Prayer points:

1. Thank God for one thing from the passage

2. Ask God for help with one thing you've been challenged by from your reading and reflection today

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