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?

When contemplating the heavens—“the moon and the stars”—David asked, “What are human beings, that you think of them; mere mortals, that you care for them?” (8:4, GNT). From your study this week, what answer did you find? How does that affect the way you view yourself? How do you want to respond to God as a result of what He’s shown you?

What new thoughts or reminders do you have about the Creator as a result of this week’s questions, teaching, or Commentary?

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How confident are you in God’s forgiveness? If you don’t feel confident, what Scriptures from this week’s lesson could help you rest assured of His forgiveness? If you’re not sure you’ve ever received Christ’s gift of salvation and forgiveness, talk to your core leader or teaching director.

From your personal study, your Core Group’s discussion, or the teaching, what stood out to you about how the psalmists responded to their sin?

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Psalms 42–43 offers us a glimpse of someone’s inner turmoil. The psalmist told his downcast soul to “hope in God.” How could you encourage your own downcast soul toward hope and faith? Take a few minutes to write your ideas, and return to this when you experience turmoil.

From this week’s study, where did the psalmists visualize God’s earthly presence, and how is that different from what we know about where God dwells today?

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