Why Does God Care About Us? (Psalm 8) | Daily Devotional & Bible Study

Psalm 8 is a poetic reminder of God's creation of the world and of people in Genesis. Today we look at the special role David says we have in God's kingdom and His unique care and love for us.

"What is man that You take thought of him, And the son of man that You care for him?" (Psalm 8:4)

Questions this episode answers

How is Psalm 8 connected to Genesis?

Psalm 8 echoes Genesis 1, where God creates people in His image and gives them care over creation. David marvels that the Creator of the heavens would think of us.

What does Psalm 8 say about human worth?

David says God made people a little lower than God and crowned them with glory and majesty. Our worth comes from being made by Him and for Him.

Is Psalm 8 about Jesus?

Hebrews 2 applies Psalm 8 to Jesus, who became human and was crowned with glory and honor. Jesus shows us what humanity was meant to be.

Links

Psalm 8 sends us right back to Genesis, and our contemplative retreat in Maui has included a Genesis creation study in the middle of God's beautiful handiwork.

Bible Study Live is a small-group Bible study trip with Rachael Groll. Study Scripture where it happened in Rome, or slow down for a contemplative Bible study retreat in Maui. Dates and details at BibleStudyLive.org

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