Here is a Day by Day guide to learning and applying:
Read: the daily Scriptures and Answer the Question from the sermon.
Create: Create your own questions/comments from the scriptures
Discuss: Talk about your questions and reactions to the scriptures.
11/17/24
TEXT: Psalms 8:1-8
Memory Verse: Psalm 23:1-3a
The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing.
He makes me lie down in green pastures,
He leads me beside quiet waters,
He refreshes my soul.
REMINDER:
A Disciple...Loves All People, Discovers Identity in Jesus, Deepens Relationship with Jesus.
What have I done this week to feed my soul, feed others, and feed my flesh?
What stood out to you in the sermon this week?
What did God reveal to you in the Scriptures this week, maybe for the first time?
Scripture Study Tip
What does it say, What does it mean, and How do I apply it to my daily life.
Read Psalm 8:1
Who is David talking to?
Notice what name he uses to address God….
What does that name mean and how does it describe God?
2. Read Psalm 8:2
Do you typically think of babies or infants when you think of someone that is strong and mighty?
Why do you think David uses babies and infants to illustrate God establishing His strength?
3. Read Psalm 8:3-4
How does this affirm the creation account in Genesis 1?
Read Isaiah 64:8, see the correlation between Creator God and His creation.
In what ways does this humble you to know how we compare to God?
4. Read Psalm 8:5-8
What responsibilities does God give to man?
How should we be treating those responsibilities?
Read Colossians 3:23-2
11/10/24
TEXT: Psalms 1
Memory Verse: Psalm 23:1-3a
The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing.
He makes me lie down in green pastures,
He leads me beside quiet waters,
He refreshes my soul.
BIG IDEA:
“His delight is in the law of the Lord, and on His law he meditates day and night.” Psalm 1:2
Challenge:
-Consider the following. Is your life rooted in God’s word or are you trying to navigate life on your own?
-This week commit to turn down the noise of this world and turn up God’s word in your life!
REMINDER:
A Disciple...Loves All People, Discovers Identity in Jesus, Deepens Relationship with Jesus.
What have I done this week to feed my soul, feed others, and feed my flesh?
What stood out to you in the sermon this week?
What did God reveal to you in the Scriptures this week, maybe for the first time?
Scripture Study Tip
What does it say, What does it mean, and How do I apply it to my daily life.
Psalm 1.
What is God’s promise in this psalm to those that delight in His word?
- Pastor Nate contrasted the difference between having a “band of brothers” verses a group of buddies.
- What’s the difference and why is God concerned about who we hang out with?
Psalm 1:1 shows us we need to watch who we’re walking alongside because eventually we will stand in union alongside of them and eventually sit comfortably with them!
• Based on what we learned about the entire collection of Psalms, what kind of psalm do you need in your life right now?
- What’s the biggest challenge for you in delighting in God’s word and meditating on it?
Reread Psalm 1 and use the questions below as a guide for discussion.
• Head: What does this psalm make you think?
• Heart: What does this psalm make you feel?
• Hands: What does this psalm make you want to do?
ACTION STEP
A Disciple…Loves All People, Discovers Identity in Jesus, Deepens Relationship with Jesus.
This Week: Consider the following. Is your life rooted in God’s word or are you trying to navigate life on your own?
This week commit to turn down the noise of this world and turn up God’s word in your life!
- “I will” commit to reading the Psalms every day of this series.
SERIES ACTION STEP
Spend time listening to worship music and worshiping the Lord, praying and reflecting on what the Lord has done through this series. Here are some recommendations:
Let it Be So by Elevation
Maker of Miracles by Elevation
The Dove by The Belonging Co
Same God by Elevation
House of The Lord by Phil Wickham
Firm Foundation by Maverick City
Christ be Magnified by Cody Carnes
Forever YHWH by Elevation Worship
Rest on Us by Upper Room
Constant Reminder
Six questions for gospel-centered discernment. Memorize and ask these six questions to discern and follow the leading of the Holy Spirit in your life.
G - God's glory: Will this decision primarily be about my glory or God's glory?
O - Other Christians: What do other gospel-saturated, Christ-centered, wise friends say about this upcoming decision?
S - Scripture: Does the Bible command, permit, or prohibit this decision? What does inerrant, infallible Scripture say?
P - Prayer: Have you abided with, rested in, asked from, listened to and waited on God in this decision over time?
E - Evangelism: Will this decision give me the opportunity to share the gospel and invite people to faith in Jesus?
L - Lifestyle: Will this decision lead me to live a lifestyle of love marked by the Fruit of the Spirit and holiness?
