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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David may have been tempted to “flee like a bird” (Ps. 11:1), but he chose to trust the Lord instead. What are your go-to coping mechanisms in times of stress or fear? You may not literally flee, but what do you find yourself instinctively doing instead of choosing to trust God? Jot down a few of these things. Then ask the Lord to help you turn to Him first, in trust, rather than fleeing or trying to create your own refuge.

These six psalms contain beautiful declarations of trust in the Lord. Which stood out to you as most meaningful, and why?

What did you notice from this week’s Commentary about the meaning of the Hebrew word translated “Psalms,” and how does that help you understand how we should approach this book?