God-besotted Podcast

God-besotted Podcast

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  • #39: Praying the Psalms: The Way (Psalm 1)

    The Book of Psalms opens with an invitation for you and me to walk in God’s way–the way that leads to abundant life. Tune in to dig into Psalm 1 with me–and pray God’s Word back to Him!

    Want to study Psalm 1 further? Here are a few questions and passages to consider:

    1. Read Psalm 1 out loud once or twice. Read it also in a few different versions of the Bible if possible (e.g., NIV, ESV, AMP).
    2. Try outlining the psalm, dividing it according to the flow of ideas. Do you notice anything new as a result of doing this?
    3. Consider your circle of friends. Are any of your intimate friends ungodly, sinners, or scoffers? Reading this psalm in a post-Christ’s death and resurrection context, how can you still be a good influence and share the gospel with unbelievers without making the unwise decision of Psalm 1:1?
    4. Read Joshua 1:8 and Jeremiah 17:5-8. Compare these passages to Psalm 1:1-3. What leads to a successful life? Is Psalm 1:2 true of you? Why or why not?
    5. How does verse 6 make you feel? Why?
    6. Commit to praying Psalm 1 throughout the week. By praying God's Word back to Him, Jesus abides in us and us in Him (see John 15:1-7, especially verse 7).

      7. Make sure you're following @godbesotted on Instagram and the God-Besotted Podcast on Facebook! I'd love to hear from you! 

      40 min
    7. #38: Praying the Psalms: Introduction

      Time to kick off our Praying the Psalms series! I hope you’re as excited as I am. I think it’s gonna be a good time, so let’s just get right into it.

      Want to dig deeper during this series? Here are a few questions and passages to consider:

      1. What is “working” about your prayer life? What isn’t?
      2. How have you grown in prayer since first trusting in the Lord? Where do you still have room to grow?
      3. Does anything intimidate you about praying the Psalms? If so, what?
      4. Do you struggle with being honest with God in prayer? If so, how? If not, why not?
      5. How will you plan to practice praying the Psalms in community?
      6. Read Luke 24. What excites you about looking for Christ in the Psalms? Have you ever prayed a psalm to Jesus?
      7. Spend some time in prayer expressing how you hope to grow during this series. Thank God that He works in us as we desire and work for His good pleasure (Philippians 2:13). Commit to being expectant for how God will enrich your spiritual life through this series.

        8. Follow @godbesotted on Instagram for more! 

        22 min
      8. Coming Up on the God-Besotted Podcast
        We have a new season of the God-besotted Podcast coming up. Listen to a preview of what's to come. 
        Would you pray with me and for me in the next several weeks as I learn and prepare to share what I've learned with you?
        In the meantime, FOLLOW: @godbesotted on Instagram and the God-besotted Podcast on Facebook. Let me know what about this next season of the podcast you're most excited about!
        6 min
      9. #37: The Attributes of God: The Most Holy One
        Many theologians note that while no one attribute of God is supreme to the others, the holiness of God receives such a pervasive emphasis in Scripture that we need to pay it very close attention. God’s holiness has been called the “perfection” of His attributes, and for good reason - it's a rich and meaningful truth!
        I hope this episode encourages us to rejoice in the “beauty of His holiness” (Psalm 96:9).
        Want to study the themes in this chapter further? Here are a few passages and reflection questions to check out:
        What aspect(s) of God's holiness were you more familiar with before listening to this episode - His majesty, His moral purity, or both? Which do you think, if either, receives more emphasis in American churches?
        Take your time reading Revelation 1 slowly, picturing the scene as you read. What are a few ways you can practice revering God more?
        Are there any areas of your life that amount to “fellowship with darkness” (2 Corinthians 6:14-7:1)? How can you follow Paul’s directive in 2 Corinthians 7:1 and “perfect holiness” in the fear of God?
        Consider the goal of God’s discipline in Hebrews 12:4-11. Are you as committed to this goal as God is? How can you lean into the difficulties in your life right now with this goal in mind?
        35 min
      10. #36: The Attributes of God: God's Righteousness in Redemption
        When you think of God’s righteousness, what comes to mind? Do you think of how God requires all people to be righteous and our inability to meet that standard? Do you think of God’s commitment to punishing sin?
        Do you think of God’s promise to save all those who believe?
        In this episode, we look at how God’s righteousness is rooted in God’s character and four aspects of God’s righteousness: rectoral, retributive, redemptive, and remunerative.
        Make sure you follow @godbesotted on Instagram for biblical encouragement, teaching videos, and more.
        Want to study the themes in this episode further? Check out these passages and reflection questions:
        How do you feel about God’s righteousness? What comes to mind when you think about the fact that God is righteous? 
        Have you ever, like Job, questioned God’s righteousness because of your circumstances? Write down some thoughts about why or why not.
        Read Psalms 40:10, 85:9-10, 98:2-3 and Isaiah 45:8 and 51:5. How do you see God’s salvation connected to His righteousness?
        How does knowing God rewards righteousness encourage you? How might God’s righteousness comfort you in this season of your life?
        34 min
      11. #35: The Attributes of God: God of All Grace

        In Psalm 119:132, the psalmist prays, “Turn to me and be gracious to me, after Your manner with those who love Your name.” Grace is who God is; He is always gracious toward us. His grace is eternal and sovereign, exercised toward us through Christ. In this episode, we talk about the God of all grace. How should grace humble us? How does it honor us? And how does it hold us fast? Let’s just get right into it.

        Want to dig deeper into the themes in this episode? Here are some Scripture passages and reflection questions for you to check out:

        • How does grace humble you personally? How does it make you feel honored?
        • Read 1 John 1:14-18. What do you learn about grace from this passage? What do you learn about Jesus? Does the passage teach that God was not gracious before Christ was incarnated? (Check out Exodus 33:19 and Exodus 34:6.)
        • Tim Keller has said, “The gospel is not just the ABC of the Christian life, but the A to Z of the Christian life.” Read Colossians 1:21-23. How does “not moving away from the hope of the gospel” lead to the realization of God’s purposes for us in our lives?
        • Read 2 Corinthians 9:6-15 and 2 Corinthians 12:7-10. How does God’s grace sustain us as we walk with Christ? Has God’s grace sustained you recently? If so, how? If not, why do you think this is?
        • Is there anyone in your life to whom it is hard for you to show grace? Or is there anyone in your life you've been thinking may be too far gone to receive God's grace (even if that person is you)? How can you show God's grace toward this person this week? 
          • 35 min
        • #34: How Happy People Stay Happy (Proverbs 15:15)

          Do you ever feel stuck in a cycle of negativity? Doesn’t God want us to be happy, and if so, how do we do it? In this episode, let’s get real about the low periods in our lives–and how a biblical perspective can change everything.

          Want to study the themes in this episode further? Here are a few passages and reflection questions to consider:

          • Read 2 Corinthians 4:7-18. How would you describe Paul’s outlook in these verses? How is it similar to yours when you encounter difficulties? How is it different?
          • Describe a difficult season or trial you’ve experienced. Do you see any “silver lining”? How did God use that difficulty to draw you closer to Him and mold you more into His image?
          • Do you agree that merry making starts in the morning? Why or why not? What are some ways you can be intentional about seeking your joy in the Lord in the mornings?
          • Do you tend to minimize your suffering and the emotions that result or magnify them? How can you follow Jesus’ and Paul’s examples and let the Lord be your master, not your emotions?
          • Make a list of the blessings God has given you! Be specific. Read the list back to God and thank Him for all He has done for you.
            • 27 min
          • #33: The Attributes of God: God's Patience

            In Romans 15:5, Paul calls God “the God of patience.” But what does it actually mean that God is patient? Is God’s patience a free pass to do whatever we want? And how are we called to emulate this attribute of God in our own lives? How can we be patient when we are going through a hard time or when people do us wrong?

            Let’s talk about it in this episode.

            Want to study the themes in this episode further? Here are some passages and reflection questions for you to consider:

            1. Read Numbers 13 and 14. How is God’s patience demonstrated in this narrative? What are some situations in your life during which you have been like the Israelites? How did God show His perfect patience to you?
            2. Consider Romans 5:3-5 and James 1:2-5. How is patience produced in our lives? How do you usually respond to the “sicknesses” God allows you to have? How might your response change as you consider the outcome suffering produces?
            3. Spend some time thinking about and praying for a person with whom it is difficult for you to be patient. What would it look like for you to be patient with them this week?
              4. 39 min
            4. #32: The Way of the Cross (1 Corinthians 2:6-9)

              Why is there so much disunity in our churches and in our personal lives? How do we grow in maturity - do we need more knowledge, or do we need something else? How does God’s love for us in Christ and our love for Him change everything? Let’s talk about it in this episode.

              Want to study the themes in this passage further? Check out these passages and reflection questions:

              • Read 1 Corinthians 2:6-16. How does God reveal His wisdom to us? Who can receive it? Who can’t?
              • Read James 3:13-18. What characterizes the world’s wisdom? What about the person who is wise with God’s wisdom? How does one become wise in this way? (Check out Galatians 5:16-26.)
              • In 1 Corinthians 2:6-16, Paul says we have received God’s wisdom through the Spirit who gives us the mind of Christ. What is the mind of Christ? Check out Philippians 2. How does having the mind of Christ help us heal disunity and honor God?
              • Have you been believing any lies from the world? How can you put down pride and focus on the cross - on God’s love for you and your love for Him and others as a result - this week?
                • 34 min
              • #31: The Attributes of God: God Is Rich in Mercy

                A.W. Pink calls God’s mercy an “adorable attribute.” Does God’s mercy just mean He spares people from punishment, or is it more than that? Let’s talk about the rich mercy of God, shown to us through Christ, in this episode.

                Want to study the themes in this episode further? Here are a few passages and reflection questions to consider:

                • Read Matthew 5:7, Matthew 18:21-35, and James 2:13. Mercy is a communicable attribute, meaning we share it with God as humans made in His image. How are we called to show mercy? What is difficult about showing mercy? What truths help you extend forgiveness and kindness to others when it’s hard? Is there someone you need to show mercy to?
                • Read Mark 5:18-20. How has the Lord had mercy on you? Do you talk about it with others? Why or why not?
                • Read Luke 16:19-31. How does this parable illustrate the truth that there is no mercy beyond the grave? How is this reality sobering? How can you respond to it?
                • How can you put Hebrews 4:16 into practice this week? How does knowing that God stands ready to show compassion to you in moments of misery or distress encourage you to come with confidence to His throne of grace?
                  • 33 min

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