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 3: Psalm 1
Psalm 1 paints a picture of two contrasting ways of living. The faithful versus the faithless. As believers, we are called to be the faithful in the world of the faithless. To walk with God, delight in his law, and meditate on his word!
LIVE OAK CONNECTION POINT:
DISCUSSION/REFLECTION QUESTIONS:
- When is it acceptable to start listening to Christmas music?
- What is the best road trip snack?
- What is the best piece of advice you have ever been given?
- READ: Psalm 1
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 are your observations about Psalm 1? What stands out?
- How would you summarize this passage in one sentence?
- What does this passage tell me about who God is?
- What does this passage tell me about who I am?
- Who else in scripture has been described “walking with God”?
- Read Romans 8:1-16. What would it look like to be led by the spirit on our walk with God?
- What else stood out from this week’s sermon?
- APPLICATION: Which part of being faithful is the most difficult for you? (Walking with God, delighting in his law, meditating on his word.)
- What is a realistic goal to walk with God this week?
- Is there someone you can invite to join you?
- 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 1:1-2 “Blessed is the one who does not walk in step with the wicked or stand in the way that sinners take or sit in the company of mockers, but whose delight is in the law of the Lord, and who meditates on his law day and night.”
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 1, Matthew 28:18-20, Psalm 119:92, Romans 8: 1-30.