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These psalms declare that the Lord reigns over all the earth. Consider whether He reigns over you too. Is He seated on the throne of your life? Ask God if there’s anything keeping you from worshiping, bowing down, and kneeling before Him, as Psalm 95:6 tells us to do. Then wait in His presence for the answer He speaks to your heart.

From your time in the Study Questions and Core Group discussion, what discovery about the Lord’s reign and rule was most significant to you?

Remembering biblical history is important, and it’s also good to remember our own faith history—what God has done for us personally. What events in your life have drawn you nearer to God and strengthened your faith? Reflect on one of those times and remember the qualities of God you saw.

What benefits come from remembering our faith history, according to this week’s teaching or Commentary?

The Bible tells us that “all who desire to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted” (2 Tim. 3:12). If you are in Christ, in what specific ways have the psalms in this lesson prepared you to deal with that persecution? If you’re not a Christ follower yet but want to be, be sure to talk to your core leader.

What stood out most to you in the teaching or Commentary as you studied these five psalms on vindication?

The God of “steadfast love” (109:21, 26) is also a consuming fire who terrifies like a hurricane (see 83:14-15). Is there any way you need to alter your perception of God? Ask Him. See if He wants to give you a fuller picture of His character, then pray that your heart will be humble and receptive.

How has your understanding of the imprecatory psalms grown or changed through your study of these four psalms?

Is there something in your life right now that tempts you to feel unprotected, as if God were far away? What have you learned about God from these psalms that could give you fresh confidence in His care for you?

Did the teaching or Commentary change or expand the way you think about God’s protection? If so, how?

How could this week’s lesson challenge the way you think about and respond to opposition?

From this week’s teaching and Commentary, what stood out the most about responding to opposition?

In light of all you’ve studied this week about God’s sovereignty, how will you respond? In what ways will you think differently? Pray differently? Talk differently?

After reflecting on these psalms through your Study Questions, Core Group discussion, and teaching, what stood out to you most about God’s control in our world?

Personalize the truth. Psalm 107:43 says, “Whoever is wise, let him attend to these things; let them consider the steadfast love of the Lord.” In what ways have you seen the Lord’s steadfast love? Write some examples to help you remember His steadfast love for future times when you need that assurance.

From your study of this lesson, what words would you use to describe the steadfast love of the Lord?

Personalize the truth. How have these psalms affected the way you think about God’s goodness? Talk to Him about it. Share any struggles or doubts you have. Ask Him to show you how to live by the truths you’ve seen in these psalms.

How did the Study Questions, Core Group discussion, teaching, or Commentary encourage you to be more attentive to God’s works?