From the Study Questions or your Core Group discussion, what insights did you gain about the significance of Israel’s king?

What stood out most to you from this week’s teaching and Commentary about how Jesus is portrayed in the psalms?

As you studied these six psalms during your individual and group times, in what ways did you relate to the psalmists, and what did you learn from them?

What did you learn from the Study Questions or Commentary about how the writer of Psalm 119 viewed and dealt with affliction?

From the Study Questions, your Core Group discussion, or the teaching, what fresh insights did you gain about how well God knows you?

Take a minute to review the first eight verses of Psalm 37. How could following these instructions affect your life? How might they contribute to the kind of firm, steady heart described in 112:8?

This week, how did your individual study or your Core Group discussion about this lesson’s psalms help you answer the question, “How does God want me to live?”

Consider how you usually respond when someone hurts or wrongs you. In light of what you studied this week, is there a different way you would like to respond? What might that look like? Pray about it and ask God to help you live in this better way.

As you answered this lesson’s Study Questions and talked about them in your Core Group, what stood out to you regarding the way David prayed?

Although you’re probably not lurking in ambush, waiting to attack the poor or weak, have any of these psalms convicted you? Think about how you treat others. Then ask God to search your heart and bring to mind any deception, injustice, or partiality He’d like to change in you.

What are some signs of an unfaithful life that were addressed in your Core Group discussion, teaching, or Commentary?

Look at the list of summary points above. Is there one area you want to be more faithful in? If so, talk to God about it. Ask Him to draw your heart closer to His so that you can be more faithful in that area.

How did your Core Group discussion or the teaching add to your understanding of what God is looking for in a faithful life?

What is the biggest enemy you’re facing right now? Is it relational or financial? Something related to your physical or mental health? Is it a spiritual enemy, like discontent, greed, lust, or pride? Write your own prayer regarding this enemy. Use any of David’s words that you found particularly meaningful. Ask the God who answers “from his holy hill” (3:4) to deliver you from your enemies and protect you from anyone or anything that would rise against you (see 59:1).

From this lesson’s Study Questions or Commentary, what practical instruction did you gain about how to handle the pain and trouble of this life?