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MUSIC & SCRIPTURE

God Is Able/Christ Is Enough (Ephesians 3:20-21) – Forever Reign by Hillsong Chapel/Glorious Ruins by Hillsong

Lord I Need You (Hebrews 4:16) – All The People Said Amen by Matt Maher

Hosanna/Hallelujah (Our God Reigns) (Mark 11:9-10) – Savior King by Hillsong/Forever Reign by Hillsong Chapel

In Christ Alone (Galatians 2:20) – Let The Future Begin by Kristian Stanfill (Passion)

Always (Psalm 121:1-2) – Here For You by Kristian Stanfill (Passion)

TEACHING: Give Me Life According to Your Word

Psalm 119 admonishes us to read God’s word, delight in His word, and obey His word. Revelation from God in the Bible – when understood, delighted in and obeyed – puts us on the path that leads to genuine life.

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DISCUSSION QUESTIONS FOR SHEPHERD GROUPS

1. What was one thing from this message that was particularly helpful or insightful? What was one thing that was difficult to understand or put into practice?
2. Read and discuss Psalm 119:1-8, 33-40. What do you observe about the nature of God? What is implied in these verses about the nature of man? What do these verses tell us about God’s word?
3. How would you respond to Pastor Ed’s three questions – Do you (currently) read God’s word daily? Do you (currently) delight in His word, the Scriptures? Do you (currently) obey God’s word?
4. What does it mean to hide God’s word in your heart (Psalm 119:11)?
5. Can you think of a time when the word of God gave you comfort or ministered to you specifically during a difficult season or situation?
6. How does the word of God free us from guilt & shame and show us the path to life?
7. In Psalm 119:33-37, what are the five requests the psalmist makes as he approaches God’s word? How can you incorporate these into how you approach the word?
8. What does it mean to delight in God’s word? What should you do if you have no delight in it?
9. How might your love for God’s word be kindled or re-kindled through Scripture memorization? Discuss as a small group if you would be willing to work together this summer to memorize the Scripture memorization packet provided with this teaching (these are available at the Welcome Desk if you did not get one on 5/18.)