August 4, 2024

Psalm 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 suggests that following Christ may lead to suffering. What are some specific ways you’ve experienced this in your own life, and how did you find strength to endure?

4. Why do you think the Bible emphasizes the idea that Christians will suffer for Christ? How does this truth impact your daily walk with God?

5. David pleads for God’s help based on God’s steadfast love and abundant mercy. When you’re in distress, what aspects of God’s character do you find most comforting?

6. How can we ensure that our response to suffering and persecution remains Christ-centered, without giving in to bitterness or fear?

7. Jesus’ suffering was far greater than anything we could experience. How does this truth shape our understanding of what it means to take our suffering to Him?

August 4, 2024

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