Forever After All
9/1/2024
We all agree with Dorothy when she says, “There is no place like home.” But finding our true home can be difficult. Every earthly dwelling we’ve ever called home is ultimately only temporary. Still, our hearts long for a place called home- a place we’ve never been but were always meant to be. Join us for part 5 of The Summer Psalms Mix Tape, Vol. III, where we will learn that our true home is not a place but a person.
Psalm 90
Our ##Permanent## ##Home## (Psalm 90:1-6)
Our ##Present## ##Exile## (Psalm 90:7-11)
Our ##Promised## ##Reunion## (Psalm 90:12-17)
Small Group Questions
Use this outline for personal reflection, as a couple or family devotion, or with a small group.
HANGOUT
What does it mean to “take shelter”? Have you ever had to take shelter? If so, from what? We often think of physical shelters, but what does it look like to shelter our heart and soul?
HEAR
Read Psalm 91:1-6
- What usually causes us to seek the shelter of God’s presence? Do you believe we would seek the kind of intimacy these verses describe apart from that? Why or why not?
- Read Malachi 4:1-2. What is the “sun of righteousness,” and what does it bring? First-century Jews believed this to be a prophecy describing the coming Messiah.
- Read Luke 8:43-44. This woman touched the edge of Jesus’ prayer shawl, commonly known as the rabbi’s “wings,” when raised during prayer. How does this tie Jesus back to Malachi 4 and Psalm 91?
Read Psalm 91:7-10
- Some interpret these verses to mean nothing wrong can happen to those walking with the Lord. Do you agree with that interpretation? Why or why not?
- Read Romans 8:31-39. How does this New Testament passage help us understand Psalm 91?
- Describe a time when you’ve felt God’s protection during a difficult circumstance.
Read Psalm 91:11-16
- Do any of these verses sound familiar? Read Luke 4:9-11. What is the context of this passage from Luke? What does Satan’s use of Psalm 91 teach us about reading and applying Scripture?
- Compare Psalm 91:13, Genesis 3:14-15, and Luke 10:17-20. What is the significance of treading on the head of the serpent?
- How has the Gospel given you the power to overcome sin?
HUDDLE
Are you facing a personal battle from which you need God’s protection? What will you do this week to find shelter in Him? How has He already won the war against your enemy, and how should that knowledge change how you think about your current situation? Talk about it, invite accountability, and take time to pray together.
Daily Reading
As you read each passage, look for connections to this week’s sermon and small group discussion. Invite the Holy Spirit to be your teacher as you seek Him with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength.
- Day 1: Psalm 90
- Day 2: Psalm 91
- Day 3: John 14
- Day 4: 2 Corinthians 4
- Day 5: 2 Corinthians 5
- Day 6: Philippians 3
- Day 7: Revelation 21
Think Deeper
- When was the last time you experienced being homesick?
- What causes you to marvel at the passage of time?
- What does it mean for God to make His home with you?
Suggested Resources
Reflections on the Psalms, by C. S. Lewis
The Songs of Jesus, by Tim Keller
Psalms (Kinder Classic Commentaries), by Derek Kinder
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