5/11 Psalm 37 - Walking in God's Will
Key Chapters of the Bible
One of the most frequent questions is "What is God's will for my life?" To answer that question, we might even be tempted to flip through scripture looking for anything that might help us. Well, flip no further! Today's study in Psalm 37 provides guidance and comfort and encouragement to those who would seek to follow God's will for their lives. DISCUSSION AND STUDY QUESTIONS: 1. In verses 1 & 2, why should God’s people not fret because of evildoers and wrongdoers? How do verse 9, 10, 15, 17, 20, 28, 34, 36 and 38 add to this idea? 2. What is the...
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5/11 Psalm 37 - Walking in God's Will
Key Chapters of the Bible
One of the most frequent questions is "What is God's will for my life?" To answer that question, we might even be tempted to flip through scripture looking for anything that might help us. Well, flip no further! Today's study in Psalm 37 provides guidance and comfort and encouragement to those who would seek to follow God's will for their lives. DISCUSSION AND STUDY QUESTIONS: 1. In verses 1 & 2, why should God’s people not fret because of evildoers and wrongdoers? How do verse 9, 10, 15, 17, 20, 28, 34, 36 and 38 add to this idea? 2. What is the...
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5/10 Psalm 34 - Hope for the Broken Hearted
Key Chapters of the Bible
Feeling discouraged? Needing to be reminded of God's promises for you? Join us in today's study in a super-encouraging psalm that is sure to bless your time in God's Word. DISCUSSION AND STUDY QUESTIONS: 1. What did the podcast mean when it said that this psalm, and others like it are part of a class of genre called “Gnomic Literature”? How do we handle this kind of literature and these kinds of promises? Why do we tend to let “exceptions” cause us to lose faith in God’s universal principles? 2. The opening lines of this psalm say something along the...
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5/9 Psalm 32 - The Joy of Forgiveness
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Have you ever had a heavy heart because of your sin? Have you ever wondered if God will forgive you? Join us today as we look at Psalm 32 and rejoice in the forgiveness that is ours in Christ! DISCUSSION AND STUDY QUESTIONS: 1. What did the podcast tell us about a “maskil”? What are they and what should we do with them? According to your Bible, who wrote this maskil? In broad terms, what is he trying to teach us? 2. The podcast explained that Psalm 32 helps us understand what to do when we’re feeling guilty about our sin. Are there any specific areas in...
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5/8 Psalm 23 - The Lord Is My Shepherd
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Few passages are more beloved than Psalm 23 and today we'll look over familiar territory and remember what it means that "the Lord is our Shepherd." DISCUSSION AND STUDY QUESTIONS: 1. Look in your Bible, just below the title “Psalm 23”. Who does it say wrote this psalm? According to the podcast, how was this author a shepherd of both sheep and people? How might this personal resume have helped him understand more richly that the Lord is his shepherd? 2. Look up John 10:14, 1 Peter 5:4 and Hebrews 13:20. What do these verses tell us about Jesus as our...
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5/6 Psalm 22 - Amazing Prophecies of Christ!
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One of the most amazing prophecies in the Old Testament is actually a psalm! Specifically, Psalm 22 which details our Lord's sufferings on the cross. Join us in today's study as we compare this psalm with the Gospels and see so much of what we can praise Christ for! DISCUSSION AND STUDY QUESTIONS: 1. Look at the opening words of Psalm 22. Who wrote this psalm? From what we know of his life, did he ever experience the things he’s written in this psalm? Who was this psalm ultimately pointing to? 2. How does the fact that Psalm 22 was written about 1,000 years...
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5/5 Psalm 19 - God's Message in Creation and His Word
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How has our Lord revealed His message in our world? Through nature and His Word! Join us as we look at Psalm 19 and begin to scratch the surface of all the ways that God has revealed His message to us! DISCUSSION AND STUDY QUESTIONS: 1. The podcast mentioned two terms that theologians use to describe “revelation”. What is “General Revelation”? How do we see it described in Psalm 19? 2. According to verse 1, what do the heavens “tell” and “declare”? In your opinion, what are some ways that they do this? 3. According to verse 2, what...
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5/4 Psalm 15 - Paths of Righteousness
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The question we all need to ask is: How does God want me to live? Psalm 15 asks that question and gives us God's profound answer. Join us as we dive into this wonderfully rich psalm! DISCUSSION AND STUDY QUESTIONS: 1. What is the point of the opening question of verse 1? What is the author speaking about at with terms like “abide” and “dwell”? 2. Why doesn’t the author simply answer his own question saying, “those who are in covenant with the Lord?” 3. Is this psalm, teaching some kind of works salvation? If not, then what is it...
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5/2 Psalm 2 - The Way of the Righteous
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Should we listen to the advice of people who do not walk with God? We'll discuss this and more as we dive into Psalm 1 and see the profound, life-guiding gems this psalm has to offer us! DISCUSSION AND STUDY QUESTIONS: 1. What did the podcast say about the general structure to the Book of Psalms? Look over your own Bible; how does it format and organize the psalms to reflect some of this structure? 2. The podcast explained that the Book of Psalms is often classified as “Wisdom Literature”. How does this genre help us understand how the psalms are arranged and what...
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5/1 Isaiah 42 - Repentance & Restoration
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The Book of Job asks some of life's most challenging questions... and the answers it gives call us to trust the Lord. But is there any benefit to trusting Him and obeying Him? Definitely! We'll unpack some of those benefits in today's podcast on Job 42: Job's Repentance and Restoration. DISCUSSION AND STUDY QUESTIONS: 1. The podcast mentioned that the book of Job addresses questions like, “Why is there so much suffering in this world? What kind of power does Satan have? Can I trust God, even when I don't understand Him?” Are any of these questions ones that have you asked in...
info_outlineHave 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 truths have on you? Why?
3. Verses 7 to 9 continue this same thought of extolling God’s omniscience and omnipresence. How is the emphasis of verses 7 – 9 different than the emphasis of verses 1 – 5?
4. In verse 10, David talks about God’s ability to lead David no matter where he (David) is. Why is this fact a comfort to David? How might it comfort us in our walk with the Lord today?
5. In verses 11 – 12, what limitation does darkness have on God? Why is that different than the limitations that darkness would have on a person living back in David’s day?
6. Verses 13 – 16 are famous verses in the Prolife cause because they discuss God’s loving care and knowledge of a child who is still within the womb. What truths do these verses communicate about the sanctity of life? How have these verses guided your own understanding about the sanctity of life?
7. Verses 17 & 18 give a fairly concrete picture of God’s omniscience. What is David’s point in these verses? What comfort does he draw from these truths?
8. Verse 19 brings a turn in the flow of thought. What is the focus of these verses? Why might David mention those who are wicked and shed blood? What is David’s view of such people? How should this guide our view of these kinds of people?
9. Verses 21 & 22 speak of the intensity of David’s hatred for God’s enemies. We’ve talked about how this idea of “hate” speaks of standing against someone and an intentional refusal to join with someone. Why would David (as a king) need this kind of “hatred” for God’s enemies? What might have happened to David’s rule if he were to join with these people instead? How does compromise often undermine political leaders?
10. Verses 23 & 24 end with an important mindset to have when we come before the Lord. What does David ask of the Lord? Why do you think he asks these questions? What would it look like for the Lord to answer David’s request?
11. As you consider Psalm 139, what are the main truths that have been taught in this psalm? What principles from these truths still stand today?
12. Take a few minutes and convert these principles into points of worship, and then take a few moments and praise God for what this psalm reveals about His knowledge, His omnipresence, His creative power, His holiness and His loving care for His people.
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