Your Blessed Life

We’ve been told that a great life is a comfortable life with comfortable circumstances, but a truly blessed life is a life in harmony with God and God’s word. To prosper in all you do in life—and to experience God’s loving embrace on the day of judgement—sing the psalms day and night.

I. Sing the Psalms, day and night

II. Sing the Psalms, day and night, so that you will prosper in all that you do in this life

III. Sing the Psalms, day and night, so that you will prosper in all that you do in life—and experience God’s loving embrace on the day of judgement.

Discussion questions:

1. According to scripture, what does it mean to live a “blessed life”, and how does that differ from the version of blessing often presented by our culture?

2. Psalm 1 warns against “walking in the counsel of the wicked.” What are some modern ways we might unknowingly absorb ungodly counsel, and how can we guard against it?

3. How does singing or meditating on the Psalms shape our hearts to be “in tune” with God’s purposes, even during times of suffering or hardship?

4. How can we balance the call to spiritual disciplines (like singing the Psalms) with the gospel truth that Jesus has already fulfilled the law on our behalf?

5. In what ways can your small group or your family make singing or meditating on the Psalms a regular part of life this summer?