Psummer in the Psalms
The Psalms are one of the most read, sung, and referenced books in all of the scriptures. The Psalms are a diverse book or poetry and prayers as people respond to God as they travel on their journey through life. This summer we will dive into the Psalms as we Read, Reflect and Respond to various Psalms each Sunday. Join us on this journey as we spend the Psummer in the Psalms.
Week 1: Psalm 78
As we read, reflect and respond on Psalm 78 we find a calling to remember God’s faithfulness, depend on His grace, serve the purpose He has for us in our generation and tell the next generation of His goodness and grace.
LIVE OAK CONNECTION POINT:
YOU ARE INVITED TO OUR MONTHLY PRAYER GATHERING
- On Monday, JUNE 8 we will have a time of focus on scripture and prayer
- We’ll meet from 7pm to 8pm that night.
- No childcare will be provided.
DISCUSSION/REFLECTION QUESTIONS:
- What is your favorite thing about Summer?
- What is a favorite memory when of Summer from when you were a child?
- Do you see yourself as a leader? Why or why not?
- Who is someone who had a significant and positive impact on you as a child with your faith journey?
- READ: Psalm 78 (Warning: This is a long Psalm so you may ask people to read it on their own silently to be prepared to discuss)
Spend some time SOAPing this passage. You can either spend time SOAPing individually and documenting for a several minutes and then spend time sharing with each -OR- SOAP in real time with each other. Either way make as many observations as you can.
OBSERVATIONS: What stands out to you from Psalm 78?
- What does Psalm 78 tell us about who God is?
- What does Psalm 78 tell us about who we are?
- READ: Psalm 78:1-8. What stands out to you from this section of Psalm 78?
- What does this tell us about the importance of investing in the Next Generation?
- Doug said that at Live Oak one of our core values is that “everyone should do something to know and invest in the Next Generation”. What could you do to KNOW and INVEST in the Next Generation?
- Psalm 78:8-69 is a brief history of the people of God’s failure to follow God faithfully but also a brief history of God’s faithfulness. How do you see the people of God’s failure listed in this passage?
- READ: Psalm 78:38 and Ephesians 2:4-5. What does this tell us about our need and God’s grace?
- READ: Psalm 78:70-72.
Why do you think this Psalm focuses on and ends on David in this historical Psalm? What stands out to you from David’s story as recounted here in Psalm 78:70-72? - Doug talked about how David is a great example of a godly leader who led well, and turned to God’s mercy and grace when he failed. What leadership lessons can we take from David’s life? What stands out to you about being a godly leader from this passage?
- What is your plan to grow as a godly leader?
- What else stood out from this week’s sermon?
- APPLICATION: What is your big takeaway from this week’s sermon? Be specific.
NEXT STEPS:
Everyone has a next step to apply what we’ve learned. What’s your next step? Be specific.
MEMORY VERSE: *Challenge yourself or your group to commit this verse to memory:
Psalm 78:72 “And David shepherded them with integrity of heart; with skillful hands he led them.”
PRAYER: Encourage your group to pray this prayer often in 2026 & use to close your group time.
A 2026 Prayer for MORE: Ephesians 3:14-21 “Heavenly Father, Help me to engage with you MORE. Work in me to make me MORE like you. Use me to help MORE people know you. Make my story about your glory! Amen.”
Scripture References: Psalm 78; Psalm 77:11; Deuteronomy 6; Exodus 13:3; Proverbs 30:8-9; Ephesians 2:4; Acts 13:36-39