5/24 Psalm 127 - A Song for the Home

Our homes are a gift from the Lord, but they're also a responsibility. Today we study a joyful psalm and learn how God has entrusted us with an array of things that we must center on Him. Join us for joyful study in a joyful psalm! DISCUSSION AND STUDY QUESTIONS: 1.    What does verse 1 mean when it talks about the Lord building the house? Have you ever seen people try to build their homes without the Lord? What does that look like? What were the long-term spiritual implications of that?  2.    In verse 1, who guards the city? Does this verse say that watchmen are not necessary? If not, what is it saying?  3.    How often do you rise up early to accomplish more work? In verse 2, what is the "bread of painful labors?" Why is this vain? Have you ever tried to take on more than the Lord has given for you to do? What was the result?  4.    Verse 2 talks about the Lord's provision for His people, even when they're sleeping. Does this mean that His people don't need to work? What does it mean?  5.    How does Psalm 127 establish the principle that if we're too busy to have a life centered on the Lord, then we're busier than He wants us to be?  6.    In verse 3, why are children a blessing from the Lord? How is this different from the world's view of children? If you have children, do you view them as a direct blessing from God?  7.    What is the meaning behind verse 4? Why does the author compare children to arrows in the hand of a warrior?  8.    Why is a full house a blessing? Is this how the world characterizes full homes?  9.    As the podcast was finishing up, it asked several questions:  a.    Is God part of your home and to what degree?  b.    Are you looking to Him to watch over you and protect you?  c.    Are you looking to Him to teach you about parenting?   d.    Is what you're trying to produce in your home centered on Him? e.    Are there any changes that you need to make in light of your answers to these questions?  Check out our Bible Study Guide on the Key Chapters of Genesis! Available on Amazon! To see our dedicated podcast website with access to all our episodes and other resources, visit us at: www.keychapters.org. Find us on all major platforms, or use these direct links: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6OqbnDRrfuyHRmkpUSyoHv Itunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/366-key-chapters-in-the-bible/id1493571819 YouTube: Key Chapters of the Bible on YouTube. As always, we are grateful to be included in the "Top 100 Bible Podcasts to Follow" from Feedspot.com. Also for regularly being awarded "Podcast of the Day" from PlayerFM. Special thanks to Joseph McDade for providing our theme music.