6/4 Psalm 150 - Cultivating Praise
Key Chapters of the Bible
We know we're supposed to worship God, but sometimes it's a challenge. Today we look at Psalm 150 and talk about several key principles to worshiping our Lord in spirit and truth. Join us! DISCUSSION AND STUDY QUESTIONS: 1. The podcast began by citing John 4:23 & 24 where Jesus said, “But an hour is coming, and now is, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth; for such people the Father seeks to be His worshipers. God is spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth.” What does it mean to worship God in our spirit according...
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6/3 Psalm 147 - Gems of Worship
Key Chapters of the Bible
There are so many things we can praise God for, we sometimes get stuck just choosing something to celebrate about Him. Today, we're turning to Psalm 147 and mining out a whole set of gems that are worthy of celebrating about our God. Join us! DISCUSSION AND STUDY QUESTIONS: 1. The podcast opened with a question about the places where our mind goes when we’re not paying attention to what we’re thinking. When your mind is on cruise control, what do you tend to think about? How can you develop the habit of increasingly filling your thoughts with praise? 2. Psalm 147...
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6/2 Psalm 139 - Amazingly Made
Key Chapters of the Bible
Have you ever paused to think about why you are the way you are? You're not an accident! God created you and has a plan for you! Today we dive into these encouraging principles as we study Psalm 139! DISCUSSION AND STUDY QUESTIONS: 1. In verses 1 – 5, what kinds of ways does David express God’s intimate knowledge of David’s life? 2. What is David’s response to this kind of knowledge in verse 6? Why do you think David responds this way? As you reflect on these truths about God, and as you realize that this is His knowledge of you too, what impact do these...
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6/1 Psalm 133 - A Song for Unity
Key Chapters of the Bible
Relationships are not easy, and yet when we have harmonious relationships, it's something to celebrate. Join us for a light-hearted study in Psalm 133 as we look at the importance of unity and how to find it and how to maintain it. DISCUSSION AND STUDY QUESTIONS: 1. Today’s study is about unity. How would you define unity? What is it based on? What sustains unity? What breaks it? 2. How does verse 1 characterize unity? Since we know that David wrote this psalm, where were some places where we know he did not experience this kind of unity? 3. Although...
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5/31 Psalm 127 - A Song for the Home
Key Chapters of the Bible
Our homes are a gift from the Lord, but they're also a responsibility. Today we study a joyful psalm and learn how God has entrusted us with an array of things that we must center on Him. Join us for joyful study in a joyful psalm! DISCUSSION AND STUDY QUESTIONS: 1. What does verse 1 mean when it talks about the Lord building the house? Have you ever seen people try to build their homes without the Lord? What does that look like? What were the long-term spiritual implications of that? 2. In verse 1, who guards the city? Does this verse say that watchmen are not...
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5/30 Psalm 121 - Help for the Journey
Key Chapters of the Bible
All of us are on a spiritual journey, whether we even realize it. While the journey can be difficult, those who are journeying towards the Lord have his grace and protection. Join us as we study Psalm 121 and read about the help the Lord gives to His pilgrims. DISCUSSION AND STUDY QUESTIONS: 1. The podcast explained that this next stretch of psalms were likely read by people as they made their pilgrimages to Jerusalem. How does this historical data point help you understand what this psalm is communicating? 2. If Psalm 121 was read while a person was journeying to Jerusalem, and if that person...
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5/29 Psalm 119:145-176 - Strength in Adversity
Key Chapters of the Bible
Studying and meditating on God's Word yields tremendous blessings, including being strengthened in the midst of adversity. Today we'll finish our study of Psalm 119 and see how God's Word strengthened the author in the midst of difficulties, trials, and persecutions. Join us! DISCUSSION AND STUDY QUESTIONS: 1. The podcast opened by talking about a couple of theories about who wrote Psalm 119? If this psalm was written by Ezra during (or soon after) the exile, how might this possibility help us understand why this author was facing such adversity? 2. Psalm 119...
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5/27 Psalm 119:113-144 - Spiritual Illumination
Key Chapters of the Bible
In order for us to gain understanding and insights into God's Word, He must illumine us. Today we'll dive into Psalm 119:113-144 to see how the Holy Spirit uses His Word to illumine us to increasingly understand Him and His Word and how we might live. Join us! DISCUSSION AND STUDY QUESTIONS: 1. Verse 113 probably surprises us with how it begins with saying that the psalmist hates those who are double-minded. What did the podcast say about the word “hate” and what does it mean in this passage? 2. Look over verses 113 to 120. What does this passage show us about the...
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5/26 Psalm 119:57-112 - Walking Through Trials
Key Chapters of the Bible
Trials come the way of all people, and sometimes God has clear reasons why He has allowed them into our lives. Join us today as we continue our study in Psalm 119 and learn how God used trials in his life to draw him to greater spiritual maturity. DISCUSSION AND STUDY QUESTIONS: 1. The focus of this passage is on walking through trials. Are you going through any trials right now? If so, what? 2. The podcast mentioned that Psalm 119 is the longest prayer in the Bible. What do you notice about this prayer? How is it different than how you pray? 3. In...
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5/25 Psalm 119:1-56 Meditating on God’s Word
Key Chapters of the Bible
Psalm 119 sets the Word of God right onto our heart and life. Join us in this first of four studies into this important passage that teaches us to love and delight in the Word of God! DISCUSSION AND STUDY QUESTIONS: 1. According to the podcast, what is the overarching theme of Psalm 119? What does this theme call us to? 2. According to the podcast, how is Psalm 119 arranged? What is each section arranged according to? In the original Hebrew text, what does every verse start with? How is this helpful for us to understand this psalm? 3. What are...
info_outlineThe Key Chapters Bible Podcast is a daily, 15ish minute podcast that goes over the key chapters of the Bible, one per day... starting in Genesis and going to Revelation, explaining how it fits into the overall message of God and how it relates to our lives now. Hosted by Pastor Russ Brewer, this podcast is a ministry of Wellington Community Church located in beautiful, northern Colorado.
Whether you're starting with us in Genesis, of just jumping in, we pray that this podcast is a tool of the Lord in your life to help you deepen your fellowship with Him and commitment to His work in your life and the world!
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Special thanks to Joseph McDade for providing our theme music.