Psalm 67:1-7

Grow:

• Psalms is the Bible’s songbook of poetry, learn more in this video.

• As you listen to this song, reflect on the truths of Psalm 67.

• For what purpose does the Psalmist ask God to bless his people? How does this reshape your understanding of God’s blessings?

Share:

• How can you bring glory to God today by praising Him for how He has blessed you?

• This week, intentionally use one of God’s blessings (your time, resources, skills, etc.) to help someone know more about Him.

Connect:

• Why do we often view God’s blessings for our comfort instead of His mission? How can we help one another keep this in perspective?

• If our church fully embraced the vision of Psalm 67, what would look different about how we live, worship, and impact our community?

• Explore Psalm 63 together to prepare for next week’s sermon.

Psalm 11:1-7

Grow:

• For perspective on the entire book of Psalms, watch this video.

• Listen to this song to help your heart and mind reflect on the truths of Psalm 11.

• Which verse from Psalm 11 encourages or challenges you most? Meditate on it every morning and night this week.

Share:

• What steps can you take this week to make God your primary refuge rather than a backup plan?

• How can you encourage someone this week with the truths about God revealed in Psalm 11?

Connect:

• How would your outlook change if you truly believed God remains sovereign regardless of cultural, political, or personal upheaval?

• What is one fear, concern, or uncertainty you need to consciously place in God’s hands this week? Share then pray for one another.

• Explore Psalm 24 together to prepare for next week’s sermon.

Psalm 16:1-11

Grow:

• Watch this video to help you consider how to approach the Psalms.

• Listen to this song to help your heart and mind reflect on the truths of this Psalm 16.

• To further consider Psalm 16:11, check out this article.

Share:

• What practical step can you take this week to imitate the heart of David in this Psalm?

• How can you share the protection, provision, or pleasure you’ve found in Christ with someone who needs that hope today?

Connect:

• David finds delight in God’s people (v.3). When Christian community is difficult to find or maintain, why is it still worth pursuing?

• Which truth do you need to embrace most right now: The Lord is my protection, my provision, or my pleasure. Why?

• Explore Psalm 11:1-7 together to prepare for next week’s sermon.

John 15:1-17

Grow:

• For context, watch this BibleProject video.

• If someone examined your life over the past year, what fruit of the Spirit would be most evident? What fruit would be most lacking? Reflect on this, then journal a prayer to God.

Share:

• What would it look like to abide, or depend more fully on the vine, than relying on your own strength today?

• What habits or practices help you fix your eyes on Jesus rather than on self or circumstances? How can you strengthen that habit this week?

Connect:

• What are some common things that compete for our dependence on Christ and hinder our fruitfulness? How do we combat these things?

• What fruit do you desperately need the Spirit to produce in you right now? Share honestly then devote yourself to praying for one another.

• Explore Psalm 16:1-11 together to prepare for next week’s sermon.