MARCH WEEK 13
This week, we will be reading Psalms 8 through 11. These Psalms are all attributed to David.
The Old Testament readings are divided into quarterly segments, and this week marks the end of quarter 1. There will be no Old Testament readings this Friday or the first two days of next week. On April 1st, we will resume with the first half of Isaiah. This second quarter will finish with a few more of the psalms, and then Daniel.
Discussion Questions:
As you read this week, here are some questions to help you explore the truths contained in these chapters.
• Do you ever contemplate the majesty of God’s creation and where you fit into it? (Psalm 8:3-6) How does that make you feel?
• Psalm 9:7-8 refers to God reigning over the world with righteousness and judging with equity. How can you reconcile that with the condition the world is in today?
• Psalm 10:2-11 speaks to the evil person who disregards God’s truths and oppresses the innocent. What awaits such a person? (Psalm 1:12-18)
• How aware is God of all that goes on in our world? (Psalm 11:4-6)
Some Answers to Last Week's Questions:
• Why do we not need to fear when people oppose us for being faithful to our Lord? (Psalm 3:3-6) – Because God is our shield. He will keep and protect what we have entrusted to Him (2 Tim. 1:12)
• Why can we sleep in peace? (Psalm 4:8) – We do not need to worry because God is on guard.
• How do you feel about David’s cry that God would judge the wicked? (Psalm 5:10) – It is challenging to pray for vengeance on our enemies. But David’s prayer might be thought of as asking God to do what David knew He would.
• Do you ever feel like your prayers are not getting through and troubles are overwhelming you? (Psalm 6:1-7) – Most of us probably feel this way from time to time. It makes for a good time for personal reflection. A time to seek after God.
• What can we learn from God’s arming himself for battle? (Psalm 7:10-13) – Much of the Bible, especially the poetic sections, is filled with imagery. Those passages are not intended to be taken literally. Instead, they are painting a picture for us, with words rather than paint. A picture that helps us to visualize God and His activity among us.
Helpful Resources:
• Rooted Facebook Group for online sharing and further exploration
• Bible Project Old Testament overview videos
• Bible Gateway, a Bible app with many translations and some other free helps
• A Clay Jar Devotionals
The Old Testament readings are divided into quarterly segments, and this week marks the end of quarter 1. There will be no Old Testament readings this Friday or the first two days of next week. On April 1st, we will resume with the first half of Isaiah. This second quarter will finish with a few more of the psalms, and then Daniel.
Discussion Questions:
As you read this week, here are some questions to help you explore the truths contained in these chapters.
• Do you ever contemplate the majesty of God’s creation and where you fit into it? (Psalm 8:3-6) How does that make you feel?
• Psalm 9:7-8 refers to God reigning over the world with righteousness and judging with equity. How can you reconcile that with the condition the world is in today?
• Psalm 10:2-11 speaks to the evil person who disregards God’s truths and oppresses the innocent. What awaits such a person? (Psalm 1:12-18)
• How aware is God of all that goes on in our world? (Psalm 11:4-6)
Some Answers to Last Week's Questions:
• Why do we not need to fear when people oppose us for being faithful to our Lord? (Psalm 3:3-6) – Because God is our shield. He will keep and protect what we have entrusted to Him (2 Tim. 1:12)
• Why can we sleep in peace? (Psalm 4:8) – We do not need to worry because God is on guard.
• How do you feel about David’s cry that God would judge the wicked? (Psalm 5:10) – It is challenging to pray for vengeance on our enemies. But David’s prayer might be thought of as asking God to do what David knew He would.
• Do you ever feel like your prayers are not getting through and troubles are overwhelming you? (Psalm 6:1-7) – Most of us probably feel this way from time to time. It makes for a good time for personal reflection. A time to seek after God.
• What can we learn from God’s arming himself for battle? (Psalm 7:10-13) – Much of the Bible, especially the poetic sections, is filled with imagery. Those passages are not intended to be taken literally. Instead, they are painting a picture for us, with words rather than paint. A picture that helps us to visualize God and His activity among us.
Helpful Resources:
• Rooted Facebook Group for online sharing and further exploration
• Bible Project Old Testament overview videos
• Bible Gateway, a Bible app with many translations and some other free helps
• A Clay Jar Devotionals