REFLECT: When immediate circumstances were dire and dangerous, how does the psalmist describe the confidence he finds in his relationship with God? In humility, the psalmist prays for many ways to maintain that relationship, ending with perseverance. Which of these requests voices a desire of...
REFLECT: Based on the six actions and four restraints that define the person invited into God’s presence, who is able to dwell with God? (Psalm 14:2-3). Jesus, The Righteous One, opened the way to have peace with God and gives us the Holy Spirit to be our strength and guide in daily...
REFLECT: What emotions grew within the psalmist as he interacted with God? Look for at least five areas of life where the psalmist recognized receiving God’s blessing. As you seek to trust God daily, how can you see God’s blessing in your life? Where do you need his help to...
REFLECT Jerusalem was the gathering place for all of Israel’s distinct tribes to be united in worship. What was the psalmist’s outlook about gathering with others in God’s family? Even though they lived in different parts of the land, what did they hold in...