Sermon Discussion Guide: 6/30/24
Sermon Recap
Text: Psalm 25
Big Idea: God is guiding you to Himself.
Summary: Psalm 25 is an acrostic psalm, which is a form of poetry that begins each verse with the Hebrew alphabet in an A, B, C form. For that reason, the teaching of the poem is less linear and more of an intertwining of key themes. The primary themes are: (1) the threat of enemies, (2) guilt over personal sin, (3) guidance/instruction from God, and (4) trust in God. These four primary themes are woven together throughout the poem, resulting in a beautiful prayer that aptly captures the believer's experience in a fallen world.
This psalm is so relevant to us because we, likewise, no the struggles we face with those who are antagonists against Christianity. Even more so, we know the guilt we face daily for our ongoing sins. The enemies outside of us (the world and the Devil) and the enemy inside of us (our sin nature) make it so difficult to navigate life well. In God's grace, He draws near to us, teaches our souls and enlightens our minds, as He guides us to Himself. Sometimes, in a fallen world and in our fallen state, God can seem distant and unengaged with what we're struggling with. Psalm 25 encourages us to trust Him and wait upon Him—and He will deliver us.
Discussion Questions:
1. Where do you experience opposition to your faith externally? How do you deal with it?
2. How do you do in your battle against sin and feelings of guilt and/or shame?
3. What has it looked like for God to guide you during times of struggle?
4. How has God led you into a deeper understanding or relationship with Himself because He led you through a trial?
5. Share a time when it was difficult to trust God and/or His promises because of the circumstances you were in.
6. Describe a time when the Lord made you wait upon Him for a season. Did He deliver you through it? Are you still in it?
7. What lessons can you share about how to wait well as a Christian in a difficult season?
Text: Psalm 25
Big Idea: God is guiding you to Himself.
Summary: Psalm 25 is an acrostic psalm, which is a form of poetry that begins each verse with the Hebrew alphabet in an A, B, C form. For that reason, the teaching of the poem is less linear and more of an intertwining of key themes. The primary themes are: (1) the threat of enemies, (2) guilt over personal sin, (3) guidance/instruction from God, and (4) trust in God. These four primary themes are woven together throughout the poem, resulting in a beautiful prayer that aptly captures the believer's experience in a fallen world.
This psalm is so relevant to us because we, likewise, no the struggles we face with those who are antagonists against Christianity. Even more so, we know the guilt we face daily for our ongoing sins. The enemies outside of us (the world and the Devil) and the enemy inside of us (our sin nature) make it so difficult to navigate life well. In God's grace, He draws near to us, teaches our souls and enlightens our minds, as He guides us to Himself. Sometimes, in a fallen world and in our fallen state, God can seem distant and unengaged with what we're struggling with. Psalm 25 encourages us to trust Him and wait upon Him—and He will deliver us.
Discussion Questions:
1. Where do you experience opposition to your faith externally? How do you deal with it?
2. How do you do in your battle against sin and feelings of guilt and/or shame?
3. What has it looked like for God to guide you during times of struggle?
4. How has God led you into a deeper understanding or relationship with Himself because He led you through a trial?
5. Share a time when it was difficult to trust God and/or His promises because of the circumstances you were in.
6. Describe a time when the Lord made you wait upon Him for a season. Did He deliver you through it? Are you still in it?
7. What lessons can you share about how to wait well as a Christian in a difficult season?
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