Week 6 Day 2: Psalms of Enthronement

Read Psalm 48
Personal Bible Study

• This Psalm speaks to God’s protection, provision, and help for Jerusalem, and praises Him for His continued presence.  How does the church function as a modern-day Jerusalem?
• What spiritual applications can you make for the church when you view her as the 21st century Jerusalem?

 
Family Discussion Guide

• Why is it important to know about the history of God’s people?
• Are we part of the story of God’s people?  How?

 
Daily Reflection Questions

• What fundamental truth does this text reveal?
• How does this text inform the way God intends me to view myself, others, my circumstances, and the world?
• How can I apply the truth of this text to my life in a practical way?

Community Conversation Suggestions

• Did these passages strike you as strange?  Are you surprised language like this is in scripture?
• Do these Psalms change or add anything to your perspective on what is acceptable to pray for?
• What do these Psalms teach about the nature of God?
• Of all the passages in the Bible, why do you think these particular Psalms are included?

Spiritual Formation Activity
Choose one verse from each of these Psalms and memorize it.

• Psalm 24:
• Psalm 48:
• Psalm 93:
• Psalm 97:
• Psalm 99:

Weekly Memory Verse
The Lord sits enthroned over the flood; the Lord is enthroned as King forever.  -Psalm 29:10