Psalm 103 1. What is praise, and what does it look like to praise God with your entire being, as David desires in Psalm 103? 2. In what ways does reflecting on God's character and actions inspire awe and reverence in your own life? Can you share a specific example? 3. Nate mentioned that "truth amnesia" is a killer of worship. What are some truths about God that you...
Keep ReadingPsalm 98 In verse 1, the psalmist mentions God's "right hand and his holy arm" gaining victory. How do you see God's power and holiness at work in the world today? Verses 2-3 highlight God's salvation and righteousness being revealed to all nations. How does this universal scope of God's salvation impact our approach to sharing the gospel? How does this point to Jesu...
Keep ReadingPsalm 69 1.In Psalm 69, David cries out to God in his distress. How do you usually respond when you feel overwhelmed by suffering or opposition? How can David's example guide us in such times? 2.David's suffering points to the suffering of Jesus. How does reflecting on Christ's suffering change the way you view your own challenges and difficulties? 3.The passage sugge...
Keep ReadingPsalm 47 1.) How has this series on finding Christ in the psalms impacted the way in which you read scripture and understand the beauty and unity of the Bible? 2.) Psalm 47 begins with an emphatic command to triumphantly and boldly glorify God. What does it mean to glorify God triumphantly and boldly in your own life? 3.) What are some personal barriers you face ...
Keep ReadingPsalm 40 In Psalm 40, verse 1 line 1, what is the significance of David "waiting patiently for the Lord?" In what ways did David see God act in his life as response to his cry in verses 1-3? What are the 2 choices that David had, that we have still now in verse 4? Read Proverbs 3:5-6, what arenas of life are hard for you to relinquish to God and trust...
Keep ReadingPsalm 22 1. Opening Lament (Verses 1-2): - What emotions does the psalmist express in the opening verses of Psalm 22? - How do these feelings of abandonment and distance from God resonate with personal experiences of suffering or distress?2. Trust in God (Verses 3-5): - Despite his suffering, the psalmist recalls God's past faithfulness. How does remembering past delivera...
Keep ReadingPsalm 2 1. Pastor Nate mentioned that we will be spending the next two months looking at Psalms that are saturated in the person and work of Jesus Christ. Why is it good for us to look for Christ in the Old Testament? How does the Old Testament help us understand the New Testament? 2. Psalm 2 begins with the sinfulness of man. The nations rage, kings and rulers set thems...
Keep ReadingEphesians 6:21-24 Reflecting on the 61 sermons and 32 1/2 hours of preaching from Ephesians, what is one way that your life has been changed through the preaching of this book? Can you share a specific instance or lesson that has had a lasting impact on you? Tychicus is mentioned as a beloved brother and faithful servant. What qualities do you think made Tychichus ...
Keep ReadingEphesians 6:18-20 Ephesians 6:18-20 emphasizes the foundational role of prayer in our spiritual battle. How do you personally incorporate prayer into your daily life, and how does it help you feel more equipped with the armor of God? The sermon highlights the importance of intercessory prayer. Can you share an experience where praying for someone else, or k...
Keep ReadingEphesians 6:16-17 How does Paul's use of the imagery of a soldier's armor in Ephesians 6:10-17 help us understand the spiritual battles we face in our daily lives? In verse 16, Paul emphasizes the importance of taking up the "shield of faith." How has faith served as a shield in your own life during times of spiritual attack? The "flaming darts" of the evil ...
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