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.
July 5 Online Devotional: Psalm 33
As we read, reflect and respond on Psalm 33 we read the promise that blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord. As we celebrate America’s 250th birthday, what does it look like for you and me to lean into that promise?
DISCUSSION/REFLECTION QUESTIONS:
- What is a favorite July 4th memory from the past?
READ: Psalm 33
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 33? What are your observations?
- How would you summarize this passage in one sentence?
- What does this tell me about who God is?
- What does this tell me about who I am?
- What does “blessed” mean?
- What does it mean to “put our hope on the Lord”?
- READ: Psalm 33:20-22. The close of Psalm 33 speaks to how we should respond to the Lord. What does this look like practically?
- READ: Matthew 22:37-40 and Matthew 28:18-20.
- Doug said one of the best things we could do for our country is to Love God, love people and go make disciples. What does it look like for you to live out the Great Commandment and Great Commission for you?
- 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 33:22 “May your unfailing love be with us, Lord, even as we put our hope in you.”
PRAYER: Encourage your group to pray this prayer for the United States of America from George Washington, Commander-in-Chief in the American Revolution; Signer of the Constitution; and the first President of the United States:
“It is the duty of all nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey His will, to be grateful for His benefits, and humbly to implore His protection and favor. Amen.”
Scripture References:
Psalm 33; Matthew 22:37-40; Matthew 28:18-20