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How Great Thou Art (Psalm 145:3) – Hymns Ancient $ Modern by Charlie Hall (Passion)

Hosanna (Mark 11:9-10) – Savior King by Hillsong

Awesome Is The Lord Most High (Psalm 47:1-2) – See The Morning by Chris Tomlin

Unending Love (Romans 8:38-39) – God Is Able by Hillsong

I Lift My Hands (Psalm 46:10) – And If Our God Is For Us… by Chris Tomlin

TEACHING: Take Refuge

Chris Anderson teaches from Psalm 1 & 2 on life as it ought to be, the vain rebellion of man, the coming judgement, and God as the ultimate place of refuge. We cannot take refuge from God, but we can take refuge in God.

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DISCUSSION QUESTIONS FOR SHEPHERD GROUPS

1. What was one thing you found particularly interesting, insightful, helpful or difficult to understand from this sermon?
2. What things/places/events tend to regularly remind you that the world in which we live is not safe? How do you tend to react when you are reminded of the dangers around us?
3. Read through and discuss Psalm 1 & 2. What do you note about the nature of man? What do you see about the nature of God?
4. “We cannot take refuge from God, but we can take refuge in God.” How do Psalm 1 & 2 support this statement? What other scriptures can you think of that teach us this?
5. What does it mean to take refuge in God? Why is this easier said than done?
6. Are there areas of your life where you try to take refuge from God?
7. In the sermon, Chris gives this breakdown of the first two Psalms: Life as it ought to be – The vain rebellion – The coming judgement – The place of refuge. Where do you find these in Psalm 1 & 2? What are the implications of each?
8. What is “the good life”? How does Psalm 1 define the good life for us? How does the gospel provide this good life?
9. Can you think of someone in your life who is hurting or afraid? How can you reach out to them this week to serve them or encourage them to take refuge in the Lord?
10. Spend some time praying for the things you have discussed. Give thanks to God that He is our great refuge using Psalm 1 & 2 as a guide.