Dig In Questions:

Read Psalm 1 in preparation for this week's questions.

1) The theme of the teaching that accompanies these questions is built around spending time in scripture; how well do you feel you are doing at that? Are there changes that you need to make in your life to increase your time reading God's Word?

2) Psalm 1:1 begins this way: "Oh, the joys of those who do not follow the advice of the wicked." What are some cultural norms in our society that can be easy for us to accept, but are those that God would deem unacceptable or wicked?

3) The Psalmist, in verses 1-3, closely associates the experience of joy with being rooted in God's Word. How can studying the Bible increase the amount of joy in your life?

4) In Psalm 1:3, the Psalmist uses the imagery of a flourishing tree planted alongside a riverbank to describe the spiritual life of a believer who is continually connected to scripture. How would you explain the personal impact that your study of the Bible has had on your life? How would you describe the personal impact that your lack of study has had on your life?

5) Read Jeremiah 6:16. Jeremiah tells us to "follow the old, godly way." What area of your life are you not walking down "the godly way"? What do you need to do to bring about change in this behavior?