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Psalms: 15, 20, 24, 29, 46, 47, 48, 50, 72, 76, 78, 81, 82, 87, 93, 96, 97, 98, 99, 101, 115, 122, 132, 134, 144

In this week’s episode, we’re looking at the liturgical psalms, which are the psalms that lend themselves most easily to public worship in a community gathering. These psalms are full of joy, hope, and proclamations of who God is, as his people call to each other: Remember and rejoice! We pray that this episode reminds you of the truth of God’s character and that it compels you to join hands with your brothers and sisters in the body of Christ as you offer worship and praise to the Lord together.

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DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

Have you ever found it difficult to urge your heart to worship? What could you do right now to lift your eyes in praise even if you don’t feel like praising God?

Think of someone you know whose heart may not feel like praising God right now. How could you help them remember God’s goodness and rejoice?

How has corporate worship urged you toward hope when you might not feel hopeful?

Who might you reach out to today to practice remembering and rejoicing God together?


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Corporate Lament Psalms: 12, 44, 58, 60, 74, 79, 80, 83, 85, 89, 90, 94, 123, 126, 129

In this week’s episode, we’re looking at the corporate lament psalms, which are those psalms where the writer is grieving on behalf of a people or nation, or writing songs that a community could use to grieve together. These psalms help us see how we can walk through difficult things alongside others, lean into the body of Christ in the midst of tragedy or trial, and know God more, even in that place. By his grace, God meets us deeply in our suffering, and as we walk through both the joys and the brokenness of this life we can even come to know him more—and we can do this together.

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DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

Have you ever walked through suffering alongside someone else or invited someone into your own grief? How did it feel different from grieving alone?

Is there someone in your local church community who you know is suffering and needs someone to walk alongside them? Or if you are the one suffering, is there someone you could invite to help you bear your grief in a godly way?

What aspect of God’s character is most comforting to you when you are suffering? Is it his nearness? His goodness? His kindness? His steadfast love? 

How does meditating on God’s faithfulness, even in the midst of difficulty, bring you hope? 


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Penitential Psalms: 6, 32, 38, 51, 130, 143
Imprecatory/Judgment Psalms: 5, 52, 54, 56, 57, 59, 88, 137, 139, 140
In this week’s episode, we’re talking through the specialized lament psalms, which include penitential psalms, or psalms that express the writer’s remorse or guilt over sin, as well as several psalms of judgment, which show us God’s heart for justice. These are weighty psalms, but you’ll see that even here—in the midst of the shame and guilt and fear—there is hope to be found. These psalms show us the gracious heart of God, who calls out to us in our wretchedness and offers us redemption and relationship.

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DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

In the midst of your struggle with sin, is it more natural for you to turn away from God than to turn to him? Why do you think that is? 

How might understanding God’s tender heart toward you—even in your sin—lead you to worship today? How might that help you fight your sin?

How does thinking about God pulling you out of the pit of sin, guilt, and shame? How does meditating on what he’s done for you in Christ change the way you turn from your sin and fight for holiness?

How does your view of God change when you think about his tender heart toward you, even in the depths of your sin?


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Individual Lament Psalms: 3, 4, 7, 9, 10, 13, 17, 25, 28, 31, 39, 42, 43, 55, 61, 64, 70, 71, 77, 86, 120, 141, 142
In this week’s episode, we're looking at the individual lament psalms, or those that express grief or sorrow to God. These psalms are weighty, but they offer us a beautiful example of how lament can lead us to hope.

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DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

How does understanding God is near to you and hears you in your difficult circumstances bring you comfort?

How might you practically remind yourself (or someone you love) that God is near in a current trial?

When things are dark and difficult, do you feel comfortable crying out to God with your pain? Why or why not?

How does Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection affect your suffering today?

How do the psalms of lament help give you a language for your own prayers?


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Messianic Psalms: 2, 8, 16, 22, 34, 35, 40, 41, 45, 68, 69, 109, 110, 118
In this week’s podcast episode, we’re looking at messianic psalms, which are those that contain references or prophecies that point to our long-awaited Messiah, Jesus Christ. These psalms shape our understanding of who Jesus is! We pray this episode prompts you to see more of Jesus in Scripture, and that it compels you to trust in the gospel and love Jesus more deeply.

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DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

How does your thinking about Scripture change when you know it all points to Jesus? 

How does seeing Christ in the psalms grow your understanding of who he is? Ask the Lord to give you eyes to see Jesus in his Word and for the Spirit to use this knowledge to grow your love for Christ.

What specific aspects of creation cause you to worship God as Creator? Is it the flowers in your yard, your child’s voice, a magnificent sunset?

How does seeing the humility of Christ in Scripture lead you to worship?

How might you worship God today, right now, in this moment?

How does understanding all that Christ bore on the cross prompt you to worship him? 

How does thinking about Jesus’ death on the cross affect you as you walk through the valley of the shadow of death? How does it change your view of your Good Shepherd?


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Wisdom Psalms: Psalm 1, 14, 36, 37, 49, 53, 73, 112, 127, 128, 133
In this week’s podcast episode, we’re chatting with Dane Ortlund about the Psalms. In our conversation, Dane gives some incredibly helpful background, overview, and context that will help you as you dive into the book of the Psalms. He also offers a wealth of encouragement to those who are walking through what the psalmist calls “the pit.” He reminds us of God’s heart to us in the midst of our pain, our sin, and our suffering, and he lifts our eyes to see Christ in this beautiful book of the Bible.

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DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

When you think of a 'blessed life,' what specific things come to mind? 

If your home, your job, your health, your church, or your family were taken away tonight, would you still think you could live a life of "blessedness"? 

What might it look like to experience this true “blessedness” that Psalm 1 describes?

In what ways do you feel the tension between your own brokenness and the brokenness of our world and the hope that you experience in the gospel?

The way of wisdom is delighting in and trusting God and his Word. In what areas of your life are you struggling to delight in God and his Word? 

Spend a moment confessing that to the Lord, and ask him to give you a greater hunger for it and deeper trust in it.


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