The One Year Chronological Bible - Week 28 Reflection Questions

Week 28 (July 6-12): Psalms 1-2, 10, 33, 71, 91-100, 102, 104-107, 111-119

As you read through these passages of the Bible, reflect upon these questions individually, through journaling, in pairs, or in small groups...

1. (7/6) The author of Psalm 1 names the ways of the wicked and the righteous in pretty stark terms.  How do we define these and how do we go about discerning the way of the righteous?  What do we do when fellow believers disagree about our determinations?
2. Psalm 2 declares, "Serve the LORD with fear and celebrate his rule with trembling.  Kiss his son, or he will be angry." How do you imagine that this was understood by the original hearer prior to the coming of Jesus Christ?  What does it mean for us to "Kiss his son?"
3. Memorize Psalm 33:20-22 and incorporate this into your prayer life.
4. Psalm 71:8 says, "My mouth is filled with your praise, declaring your splendor all day long."  Is this true for us?  How might we grow into this?
5. Psalm 71:17 says, "Since my youth, God, you have taught me. and to this day I declare your marvelous deeds."  What marvelous deeds do you have to declare?  Are there ways that you can be more intentional/regular about declaring these works of God in your life?
6. Read Psalm 91:11-12.  Who quotes this passage in the New Testament, in what context, and for what purpose?  How does this inform your reading of these verses?
7. (7/7) Psalm 94:12 declares, "Blessed is the one you discipline, LORD."  Is this the way that we experience discipline, as a blessing? Why or why not?  How might we grow in our understanding of this?
8. Write Psalm 95:6-7 on an index card and place it in your Bible.  Before worship begins each week, pull out this verse and mediate on it in preparation for worship.
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 May the Lord bless and shape us through our individual reading and corporate study of His word this year.