Discussion Questions for Families & Small Groups

From Sunday's Teaching on Psalm 1, The Way of the Righteous.

How does the Ligonier survey's findings about Protestants agreeing that the Bible is their highest authority while holding contradictory beliefs challenge your own understanding of biblical authority in your life?

In what ways might you be reading Scripture without truly striving to understand it or allowing it to have authority over your decisions and beliefs?

The sermon defines the Bible as God's revealed truth that shows us who God is and His will for creation. How does viewing Scripture this way change your approach to reading and studying it?

What does it practically look like for you to walk, stand, and sit in the counsel of God's Word rather than in the patterns of the world around you?

How can we cultivate a genuine delight in God's law rather than viewing Bible study as merely a religious duty or obligation?

The sermon emphasizes that meditation on Scripture involves rigorous study and practice, not just casual reading. What specific steps can you take to move from surface-level engagement to deep meditation on God's Word?

How does understanding that the righteous person prospers by glorifying God in all circumstances, rather than by having an easy life, reshape your expectations of what faithfulness looks like?

In what areas of your life are you most tempted to cherry-pick Scripture, agreeing with some passages while dismissing others that challenge your preferences or lifestyle?

Charles Spurgeon said there is blessing concealed in the righteous man's crosses, losses, and sorrows. How have you experienced sanctification through trials that you could not have gained through comfort?

If the Holy Spirit is actively working to teach us and reveal God's truth through Scripture, what barriers might be preventing you from experiencing this divine guidance in your daily Bible reading?

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