Topic: psalms

Series: Songs For All Seasons
Title: When I Feel Small
Text: Psalm 8

In a world that constantly tells us to look inward and elevate ourselves, Psalm 8 invites us to look upward, to see the majesty of God and our smallness in His greatness. Through the psalm’s poetic structure, we discover that the God who rules over the heavens is also mindful of us, entrusting us with His creation despite our insignificance. When we truly grasp how majestic God is and how small we are, our hearts are moved to worship, not for what we gain, but for who He is.

Discussion Questions

  1. How great and majestic do I perceive God to be?

  2. Practically, how can I keep my worship more God-focused and less me-focused?

From the mountaintops of praise to the valleys of lament, from personal struggles to corporate celebrations, the Psalms teach us how to bring our hearts honestly before God. Whether you are rejoicing, weeping, seeking, or wrestling, you will find that God’s Word has a song for every season of your soul.

Series: Songs For All Seasons
Sermon: When We Walk In Wisdom
Passage: Psalm 1

Psalm 1 is the gateway into the entire book of Psalms. It paints a vivid contrast between two paths: one that leads to wisdom and life, and one that leads to foolishness and destruction. The sermon reminds us that we need wisdom not only for life’s big crossroads like choosing a spouse, job, or calling, but also for the small daily decisions that shape our lives over time.

General Discussion:

  1. What stood out to you most about the picture of the blessed person (the tree planted by streams of water). Why do you think that image is so powerful for you personally?

Perspective Question:

  1. The Psalm warns how we can slowly slide into ungodly influence, from walking, to standing, to sitting. In what ways might worldly voices or company be shaping your values or choices today? How can you re-centre your counsel around God’s Word and His people?

Application Question:

  1. The wise person delights in and meditates on God’s Word “day and night.” What is one practical way you can internalise Scripture this week? How might that help you stay rooted and fruitful in this season?

Series: Focus 2024 – Abide
Title: Quality Time with God
Text: Psalms 119:33-40

What are the right attitudes we should have when we spend alone time with God so that our Quiet Time is also Quality Time?

General Questions:

  1. Spending quality time with God helps us grow in intimacy with Him. What does intimacy with God mean? What does it look like? Describe a person who has a close and intimate relationship with God.
  2. On a scale of 1-10 (with 10 being the most), how would you rate your desire for intimacy with God? Why?

Perspective Questions:

  1. Is intimacy with God free or does it come at a cost? What are the ‘costs’ we may need to pay in order to spend quality time with God? These may be challenges we face, or distractions we need to put aside.
  2. How often do we turn to God and His Word as our first solution, rather than as the last resort? Have we lost sight of our ‘smallness’ before God? To what extent do we trust that God’s Word and ways are far better than our own or that of the world’s?

Application Questions:

  1. What are some habits that you need to STOP? What are some habits that you need to START?
  2. How can you spend quality time with God today?
  3. How can we help each other grow in this spiritual discipline?