Tuesday, November 25, 2014
Psalm 33:1-9 KJV
1 Rejoice in the LORD, O ye righteous: [for] praise is comely for the upright. 2 Praise the LORD with harp: sing unto him with the psaltery [and] an instrument of ten strings. 3 Sing unto him a new song; play skilfully with a loud noise. 4 For the word of the LORD [is] right; and all his works [are done] in truth. 5 He loveth righteousness and judgment: the earth is full of the goodness of the LORD. 6 By the word of the LORD were the heavens made; and all the host of them by the breath of his mouth. 7 He gathereth the waters of the sea together as an heap: he layeth up the depth in storehouses. 8 Let all the earth fear the LORD: let all the inhabitants of the world stand in awe of him. 9 For he spake, and it was [done]; he commanded, and it stood fast.
OBSERVATION QUESTION
1) What are the righteous to do? (v.1a-3)
2) Why are the righteous to do these things? (v.1b, 4-5)
3) How does the psalmist describe the Lord? (v.6-7)
4) Who, and/or what, should stand in awe of God? Why? (v.8-9)
APPLICATION QUESTIONS
5) When do you, typically, praise the Lord?
6) Why do you praise God?
7) How often do you praise Him? Why?
LIFE LESSONS
8) In every situation, good or bad, the Lord deserves our praise!
9) God Almighty created the heavens and the earth, He is worthy of our praise!
10) God is sovereignly in control of every thing, He is praise worthy!
11) God alone is to be feared (revered), praise Him!
Wednesday, October 8, 2014
Isaiah 44:1-8
1 Yet now hear, O Jacob my servant; and Israel, whom I have chosen: 2 Thus saith the LORD that made thee, and formed thee from the womb, [which] will help thee; Fear not, O Jacob, my servant; and thou, Jesurun, whom I have chosen. 3 For I will pour water upon him that is thirsty, and floods upon the dry ground: I will pour my spirit upon thy seed, and my blessing upon thine offspring: 4 And they shall spring up [as] among the grass, as willows by the water courses. 5 One shall say, I [am] the LORD'S; and another shall call [himself] by the name of Jacob; and another shall subscribe [with] his hand unto the LORD, and surname [himself] by the name of Israel. 6 Thus saith the LORD the King of Israel, and his redeemer the LORD of hosts; I [am] the first, and I [am] the last; and beside me [there is] no God. 7 And who, as I, shall call, and shall declare it, and set it in order for me, since I appointed the ancient people? and the things that are coming, and shall come, let them shew unto them. 8 Fear ye not, neither be afraid: have not I told thee from that time, and have declared [it]? ye [are] even my witnesses. Is there a God beside me? yea, [there is] no God; I know not [any].
OBSERVATION QUESTIONS
1) How does the Lord refer to the people He is speaking to in this passage? (v.1)
2) What does the Lord remind them of and what does He promise them? (v.2)
3) What four things will the Lord pour out and upon what will He pour them? (v.3)
4) What will happen to whatever the Lord pours upon? (v.4)
5) How will the people respond to the Lord's outpouring? (v.5)
6) What does the Lord declare about Himself? (v.6-7)
7) What does the Lord tell His people and why? (v.8)
APPLICATION QUESTIONS
8) Have you recently experienced revival in your personal walk with the Lord? If so, briefly describe what happened.
9) Are you in need of revival in your spiritual life? If so, what will you do to be revived?
10) Have you ever been fearful, since committing your life to the Lord? If so, please explain one such time.
PRINCIPLES
11) The Lord is a God of restoration and revival.
12) Where the Spirit of the Lord is there is life and blessing.
13) We need never fear anyone or anything, except our Creator God.
