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These psalms declare that the Lord reigns over all the earth. Consider whether He reigns over you too. Is He seated on the throne of your life? Ask God if there’s anything keeping you from worshiping, bowing down, and kneeling before Him, as Psalm 95:6 tells us to do. Then wait in His presence for the answer He speaks to your heart.From your time in the Study Questions and Core Group discussion, what discovery about the Lord’s reign and rule was most significant to you?

Remembering biblical history is important, and it’s also good to remember our own faith history—what God has done for us personally. What events in your life have drawn you nearer to God and strengthened your faith? Reflect on one of those times and remember the qualities of God you saw.What benefits come from remembering our faith history, according to this week’s teaching or Commentary?

The Bible tells us that “all who desire to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted” (2 Tim. 3:12). If you are in Christ, in what specific ways have the psalms in this lesson prepared you to deal with that persecution? If you’re not a Christ follower yet but want to be, be sure to talk to your core leader.What stood out most to you in the teaching or Commentary as you studied these five psalms on vindication?

The God of “steadfast love” (109:21, 26) is also a consuming fire who terrifies like a hurricane (see 83:14-15). Is there any way you need to alter your perception of God? Ask Him. See if He wants to give you a fuller picture of His character, then pray that your heart will be humble and receptive.How has your understanding of the imprecatory psalms grown or changed through your study of these four psalms?

Is there something in your life right now that tempts you to feel unprotected, as if God were far away? What have you learned about God from these psalms that could give you fresh confidence in His care for you?Did the teaching or Commentary change or expand the way you think about God’s protection? If so, how?

How could this week’s lesson challenge the way you think about and respond to opposition?From this week’s teaching and Commentary, what stood out the most about responding to opposition?

In light of all you’ve studied this week about God’s sovereignty, how will you respond? In what ways will you think differently? Pray differently? Talk differently?After reflecting on these psalms through your Study Questions, Core Group discussion, and teaching, what stood out to you most about God’s control in our world?

Personalize the truth. Psalm 107:43 says, “Whoever is wise, let him attend to these things; let them consider the steadfast love of the Lord.” In what ways have you seen the Lord’s steadfast love? Write some examples to help you remember His steadfast love for future times when you need that assurance.From your study of this lesson, what words would you use to describe the steadfast love of the Lord?

Personalize the truth. How have these psalms affected the way you think about God’s goodness? Talk to Him about it. Share any struggles or doubts you have. Ask Him to show you how to live by the truths you’ve seen in these psalms.How did the Study Questions, Core Group discussion, teaching, or Commentary encourage you to be more attentive to God’s works?

These have been some intense psalms. Take a deep breath and ask God what He would have you do with them. How is He speaking to you about your own pain? How is He encouraging you to expand your prayers? How might He be calling you to trust Him more?From what you saw and heard in this week’s questions, teaching, or Commentary, what are some ways God can use our pain for His good purposes?

The New Testament teaches this: “If anyone acknowledges that Jesus is the Son of God, God lives in them and they in God” (1 Jn. 4:15, NIV). And we’ve seen in this lesson that God transforms the place where He lives. Does God live in you? If you’re not sure, talk to your Core Group leader and learn how you can be sure. If you know He lives in you, how is He working to conform you to the image of Christ today?From the Study Questions, Core Group discussion, teaching, or Commentary, what was the most interesting truth you learned about the Psalms of Zion and their relevance for Christ followers?

Take some time to evaluate your confidence in God. How have you seen Him “keeping” your life? In what ways is your faith in Him strong, and in what ways is it shaky? Talk to Him about it, and ask Him to give you more confidence in who He is and how much He cares about you.The psalms in this lesson use imagery. Which pictures do you remember from the Study Questions or Commentary, and which stand out most to you right now?

What points from the teaching or Commentary stood out to you about staying strong in faith during times of disaster?

From this week’s Core Group discussion, teaching, or Commentary, what about God’s plan for the nations stood out to you in a fresh way?

From the Study Questions or your Core Group discussion, what insights did you gain about the significance of Israel’s king?

What stood out most to you from this week’s teaching and Commentary about how Jesus is portrayed in the psalms?

As you studied these six psalms during your individual and group times, in what ways did you relate to the psalmists, and what did you learn from them?

What did you learn from the Study Questions or Commentary about how the writer of Psalm 119 viewed and dealt with affliction?

From the Study Questions, your Core Group discussion, or the teaching, what fresh insights did you gain about how well God knows you?

Take a minute to review the first eight verses of Psalm 37. How could following these instructions affect your life? How might they contribute to the kind of firm, steady heart described in 112:8?This week, how did your individual study or your Core Group discussion about this lesson’s psalms help you answer the question, “How does God want me to live?”

Consider how you usually respond when someone hurts or wrongs you. In light of what you studied this week, is there a different way you would like to respond? What might that look like? Pray about it and ask God to help you live in this better way.As you answered this lesson’s Study Questions and talked about them in your Core Group, what stood out to you regarding the way David prayed?

Although you’re probably not lurking in ambush, waiting to attack the poor or weak, have any of these psalms convicted you? Think about how you treat others. Then ask God to search your heart and bring to mind any deception, injustice, or partiality He’d like to change in you.What are some signs of an unfaithful life that were addressed in your Core Group discussion, teaching, or Commentary?

Look at the list of summary points above. Is there one area you want to be more faithful in? If so, talk to God about it. Ask Him to draw your heart closer to His so that you can be more faithful in that area.How did your Core Group discussion or the teaching add to your understanding of what God is looking for in a faithful life?

What is the biggest enemy you’re facing right now? Is it relational or financial? Something related to your physical or mental health? Is it a spiritual enemy, like discontent, greed, lust, or pride? Write your own prayer regarding this enemy. Use any of David’s words that you found particularly meaningful. Ask the God who answers “from his holy hill” (3:4) to deliver you from your enemies and protect you from anyone or anything that would rise against you (see 59:1).From this lesson’s Study Questions or Commentary, what practical instruction did you gain about how to handle the pain and trouble of this life?

When contemplating the heavens—“the moon and the stars”—David asked, “What are human beings, that you think of them; mere mortals, that you care for them?” (8:4, GNT). From your study this week, what answer did you find? How does that affect the way you view yourself? How do you want to respond to God as a result of what He’s shown you?What new thoughts or reminders do you have about the Creator as a result of this week’s questions, teaching, or Commentary?

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How confident are you in God’s forgiveness? If you don’t feel confident, what Scriptures from this week’s lesson could help you rest assured of His forgiveness? If you’re not sure you’ve ever received Christ’s gift of salvation and forgiveness, talk to your core leader or teaching director.From your personal study, your Core Group’s discussion, or the teaching, what stood out to you about how the psalmists responded to their sin?

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Psalms 42–43 offers us a glimpse of someone’s inner turmoil. The psalmist told his downcast soul to “hope in God.” How could you encourage your own downcast soul toward hope and faith? Take a few minutes to write your ideas, and return to this when you experience turmoil.From this week’s study, where did the psalmists visualize God’s earthly presence, and how is that different from what we know about where God dwells today?

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David may have been tempted to “flee like a bird” (Ps. 11:1), but he chose to trust the Lord instead. What are your go-to coping mechanisms in times of stress or fear? You may not literally flee, but what do you find yourself instinctively doing instead of choosing to trust God? Jot down a few of these things. Then ask the Lord to help you turn to Him first, in trust, rather than fleeing or trying to create your own refuge.These six psalms contain beautiful declarations of trust in the Lord. Which stood out to you as most meaningful, and why?

What did you notice from this week’s Commentary about the meaning of the Hebrew word translated “Psalms,” and how does that help you understand how we should approach this book?