(Psalm 113:4) If the Lord is “exalted over all nations,” how can we account for multiple religions thriving throughout history without universal acknowledgment of this supremacy?

(Psalm 113:7–8) Despite the claim that God “raises the poor” and seats them “with princes,” how do we explain the ongoing existence of poverty with little evidence of divine intervention?

(Psalm 113:6) Why does an omnipresent God need to “stoop down” to look at the heavens and the earth, implying a physical movement that seems contradictory to an all-seeing deity?

(Psalm 113:9) How can God’s promise to make the “barren woman” into a mother be taken literally in light of countless faithful individuals who remain childless despite prayers?

1. How does the juxtaposition of God's majesty and compassion in Psalm 113 affect your understanding of God's character?

2. How can the command to praise God from dawn to dusk be implemented in our daily lives?

3. Reflect on a time when you felt like God lifted you from a "dust" or "ash heap" situation. How did that experience change your view of God's compassion?

4. How can we apply the message of God raising the needy and the poor to our modern society?

5. The psalmist speaks of the childless woman becoming a joyful mother. How does this metaphor speak to God's power to transform lives?

6. How can the principles in Psalm 113 guide our interactions with people in disadvantaged situations?

7. How can we balance recognizing God's exalted position with understanding His intimate concern for individuals?

8. How does Psalm 113 encourage continuous praise, and why is this important in our relationship with God?

9. How does the vision of God in Psalm 113 compare with other depictions of God in the Bible?

10. In what ways can the message of Psalm 113 inspire action in your community?

11. How can you, as a servant of the Lord, mirror God's compassion in your daily life?

12. How does this psalm challenge your perspective on the marginalized and less fortunate in society?

13. How does Psalm 113 deepen our understanding of God's justice and mercy?

14. How can this psalm's depiction of God's care for the humble and needy inform your prayers?

15. How does Psalm 113 influence your understanding of God's sovereignty in relation to human suffering and injustice?

16. What practices could you incorporate into your daily routine to help you remember to praise God from dawn to dusk?

17. How does the theme of God's sovereignty in Psalm 113 impact your faith in His ability to intervene in your circumstances?

18. How can we apply the principles of praising God at all times in both joyous and challenging situations?

19. How does Psalm 113 inspire you to advocate for the needy and poor in your community?

20. How does Psalm 113 inform our understanding of God's provision and how can we apply this understanding in times of scarcity?