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In our study of Philippians, we will see a church created by the sovereign grace of God, united in Christ, and participating together in the gospel. From the Lord opening Lydia’s heart in Acts 16 to Paul’s confidence that “He who began a good work in you will bring it to completion,” we will see that Christ is faithfully building His Church. As we walk through this letter, we will discover who we are in Christ, why we are His people, and therefore how we are to live—serving one another, striving together for the gospel, growing in love, rejoicing in the Lord, and learning with Paul to be content in whatever circumstances the Lord appoints. Together we will press on to know Christ and eagerly await the day of Christ, confident that the One who began His work in us will complete it, all to the glory and praise of God. Discover What makes Christ’s Church different from every other human organization? How should this difference be seen in the way a local church lives together? How does God use other believers to help you become more like Christ? Nurture What could tempt you to compromise the Gospel and how could other believers help you stand firm? What would it look like to strive side by side for the gospel instead of merely attending church together? How do the promises of Christ Jesus encourage you when opposition makes you hesitant to live or speak for Him? Act What one specific action could you take this week to help nurture the unity the Holy Spirit has created in your church? Is there someone in your church whom the Lord may be prompting you to encourage, listen to, or serve this week?

In our study of Philippians, we will see a church created by the sovereign grace of God, united in Christ, and participating together in the gospel. From the Lord opening Lydia’s heart in Acts 16 to Paul’s confidence that “He who began a good work in you will bring it to completion,” we will see that Christ is faithfully building His Church. As we walk through this letter, we will discover who we are in Christ, why we are His people, and therefore how we are to live—serving one another, striving together for the gospel, growing in love, rejoicing in the Lord, and learning with Paul to be content in whatever circumstances the Lord appoints. Together we will press on to know Christ and eagerly await the day of Christ, confident that the One who began His work in us will complete it, all to the glory and praise of God. Discover What does a life well lived look like to you? How do you think most people would define life? How do you think most people would define death? How does being a Christian change those perspectives? Nurture As you think about life and death, what gives you hope? Why? Even when we have hope, what can make death difficult to talk about? Act What one change could you make this week so that your life bears more fruit for Christ and helps someone else grow in their faith? How would the hope of being with Christ after death shape one decision you make this week?

In our study of Philippians, we will see a church created by the sovereign grace of God, united in Christ, and participating together in the gospel. From the Lord opening Lydia’s heart in Acts 16 to Paul’s confidence that “He who began a good work in you will bring it to completion,” we will see that Christ is faithfully building His Church. As we walk through this letter, we will discover who we are in Christ, why we are His people, and therefore how we are to live—serving one another, striving together for the gospel, growing in love, rejoicing in the Lord, and learning with Paul to be content in whatever circumstances the Lord appoints. Together we will press on to know Christ and eagerly await the day of Christ, confident that the One who began His work in us will complete it, all to the glory and praise of God. Discover When circumstances don’t fit your plan how do you usually respond? What does that “response” reveal about what you truly believe?   What is your primary source of joy? In what do you rejoice? What role do current “circumstances” play in your answers?  Nurture Is there a situation or time in your life that appeared hopeless but you can now see how the Lord worked it out for His glory and your good?  Has someone else’s faithfulness in difficult circumstances increased your confidence in the Lord and made you bolder to speak the good news? If so, who? How did their example affect you?   Act  What is currently happening in your life that provides an opportunity to display your trust in the Lord whatever the circumstances?

In our study of Philippians, we will see a church created by the sovereign grace of God, united in Christ, and participating together in the gospel. From the Lord opening Lydia’s heart in Acts 16 to Paul’s confidence that “He who began a good work in you will bring it to completion,” we will see that Christ is faithfully building His Church. As we walk through this letter, we will discover who we are in Christ, why we are His people, and therefore how we are to live—serving one another, striving together for the gospel, growing in love, rejoicing in the Lord, and learning with Paul to be content in whatever circumstances the Lord appoints. Together we will press on to know Christ and eagerly await the day of Christ, confident that the One who began His work in us will complete it, all to the glory and praise of God. Discover How would you define and describe a Christian? Does Philippians 1:1-11 change your answer? Why? What in your life are most sure of? Does Philippians 1:1-11 change your answer? How? Nurture What are you thankful for? How would thanking God for the people He has placed in your life change the way you pray for them?  How are you “partnering” in the gospel with Christ’s Church?  Act  What would be necessary for your love to “abound more and more”? What would that look like to those around you?  Would your life change if you knew “the day of the Christ” was a year from today? What does your answer reveal about the way you are living today?

DNA Questions Discover • How does Psalm 105 connect praise and worship to remembering what the LORD has done? • In what specific ways did the LORD provide for Abraham, Jacob, Jospeh, and Israel? • Is there anything about God’s provision for His people that surprises you? • What does God’s provision in the past have to do with us today? Nurture • Why is it important for us to consider the implications of being in the presence of the LORD? What are the implications of not being in the presence of the LORD? • How does God’s provision for His people in Psalm 105 encourage you today? Act • How can you purposefully see God in His provision this week? • How can you purposefully give thanks for His provision this week?

DNA Questions Discover Why might David have used the structure of Praise - Creation - Provision - The Heavenlies - Provision - Creation - Praise in this Psalm? What new insights did you gain from the description of creation? Why are creation and provision interconnected? Nurture Why is it important to see God’s glory connected to His creation and provision as we consider our culture today? How does David’s description of creation encourage you? What is David conveying to us when we speaks of the various types of birds and animals? Why do you suppose he chose the animals that he did? Act How can you more purposefully see God in His creation this week? In what ways can you more actively seek His good and perfect provision in your life, and the life of your loved ones?

DNA Questions Discover Of the Lords Benefits, which one in this Psalm is most clearly seen by you? Why? What in your life dictates how you view God? In the Psalm, why would man fear God? Nurture Do you have the ability to Preach the Gospel to yourself? What hinders this ability? What in your walk with the Lord is he using to grown this area? Where in your life can you see God’s mercy and grace overlap? Does this cause you to see Jesus in a clearer light? How would you define “Fear of the Lord” and what in your life influences this definition? Does this match up with scripture? Act Would confession of Sin (the problem), change any ungodly behavior (symptom)? Can you identify the Sin (problem) or can you work backwards from ungodly behavior (symptom)? Considering that Jesus has paid for Sin, would walking in the Lord's Justice change you this week? What would change?

This summer we will preach through Psalm 93-105. While studying these Psalms, you will see several repeated themes. For example, this section (Psalms 93:1 and 104:1) begins and ends with the LORD clothed in splendor and majesty. From these passages, we will rejoice together as we worship the holy, majestic, glorious, eternal, righteous King of Kings as we declare His wondrous deeds throughout history.   DNA Questions: Discover Of all the descriptions of suffering or loss in Psalm 102:3-11, which resonates with you? How? Why? How do you deal with difficulties (fear, anguish, loss, suffering) which seem impossible to grasp or comprehend? Does preoccupation with yourself cripple, diminish or strangle your “spiritual” life? If so, how?   Nurture Is there any difference between “hope” and “faith”? If so, what is it? How does being a follower of Jesus Christ affect your answer?  When you are hopeful, what is the basis of your hope?   When you aren’t hopeful, what has changed?  Act  Is there “one afflicted” that could use your help remembering “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever”?   Would remembering the fact that Jesus never changes affect a decision you need to make? How?

This summer we will preach through Psalm 93-105. While studying these Psalms, you will see several repeated themes. For example, this section (Psalms 93:1 and 104:1) begins and ends with the LORD clothed in splendor and majesty. From these passages, we will rejoice together as we worship the holy, majestic, glorious, eternal, righteous King of Kings as we declare His wondrous deeds throughout history. DNA Questions Discover Does your vision of the LORD shape your heart? If so, how?  How do you protect your eyes? Your heart? As a follower of Christ Jesus, do you consider your covenant relationship with Him? When? How? Why?  Nurture Where is it most difficult to “walk with integrity of the heart? At home? At church? At work?  What “bad company” am I keeping? Are the affections of my life conforming me into the likeness of Jesus? Since our “chief end” is to glorify God and enjoy Him forever, where am I increasing fulfilling that purpose and where do I need to repent? Act  This week how will I draw near to His throne of grace in my time of need?

This summer we will preach through Psalm 93-105. While studying these Psalms, you will see several repeated themes. For example, this section (Psalms 93:1 and 104:1) begins and ends with the LORD clothed in splendor and majesty. From these passages, we will rejoice together as we worship the holy, majestic, glorious, eternal, righteous King of Kings as we declare His wondrous deeds throughout history. DNA Questions: Discover What are your top three thankful’s to the LORD? How does Psalm 100 increase your love of the LORD? Why? Nurture In Psalm 100, what specific attribute of the LORD’s stirs your heart to worship Him more? How does knowing the LORD as creator and redeemer increase your gratitude and delight in Him? Act How will the LORD’s goodness, steadfast love and faithfulness be displayed to those He has placed in your life this week? How does knowing you are the “sheep of His pasture” affect that display of care for others?

This summer we will preach through Psalm 93-105. While studying these Psalms, you will see several repeated themes. For example, this section (Psalms 93:1 and 104:1) begins and ends with the LORD clothed in splendor and majesty. From these passages, we will rejoice together as we worship the holy, majestic, glorious, eternal, righteous King of Kings as we declare His wondrous deeds throughout history. DNA Questions: Discover How would you explain or describe God’s holiness? Would the fact that He “sits enthroned upon the cherubim” affect your conversation? What role does the fact that He “loves justice” and is “a forgiving God” play? Nurture What facet of God’s holiness (majesty, justice mercy) challenges your thoughts of Him the most? How have you experienced his forgiveness and loving correction? Act How would you pray for the Holy Spirit to give you “eyes” to see the LORD as “Holy…Holy…Holy”? Does that change how you draw near to Him? If so, how?

This summer we will preach through Psalm 93-105. While studying these Psalms, you will see several repeated themes. For example, this section (Psalms 93:1 and 104:1) begins and ends with the LORD clothed in splendor and majesty. From these passages, we will rejoice together as we worship the holy, majestic, glorious, eternal, righteous King of Kings as we declare His wondrous deeds throughout history. DNA Questions: Discover Are there songs of worship to the LORD that regularly come to mind? If so, why are they memorable? If not, what do you think is the reason? Nurture In your life, would you equate His salvation with victory? If so, how? How is joy expressed in your life? Do you see your salvation as an end in itself or as His means of making His salvation known? Act Where would you, like David, ask the LORD to “Restore to me the joy of Your salvation”? How could you be of help for someone who is struggling with a lack of joy in the LORD’s salvation?

This summer we will preach through Psalm 93-105. While studying these Psalms, you will see several repeated themes. For example, this section (Psalms 93:1 and 104:1) begins and ends with the LORD clothed in splendor and majesty. From these passages, we will rejoice together as we worship the holy, majestic, glorious, eternal, righteous King of Kings as we declare His wondrous deeds throughout history. DNA Questions: Discover What are your thoughts when Psalm 97 proclaims “The LORD reigns”? From this Psalm, how would you describe His reign? Does this truth comfort or convict you? Both? How? Nurture Has Psalm 97 enlarged your view of God? If so, how? Is your hatred of evil stronger when you see it in others or in yourself? Act How would an increased sense of the majesty, splendor, and holiness of the LORD lead you to love Him more and make sin (rebellion) less attractive? How does the fact that the LORD’s light and joy have been “sown” in you increase your appreciation of Galatians 5:22 (The Fruit of the Spirit)?

This summer we will preach through Psalm 93-105. While studying these Psalms, you will see several repeated themes. For example, this section (Psalms 93:1 and 104:1) begins and ends with the LORD clothed in splendor and majesty. From these passages, we will rejoice together as we worship the holy, majestic, glorious, eternal, righteous King of Kings as we declare His wondrous deeds throughout history. DNA Questions: Discover What was the most joyful event in your life? Why was it the most joyful? How do you describe it to your friends? Nurture What word or phrases would you use describe worship? How would you explain who Jesus is to an unbeliever? Does your worship lead to witness of Him? Act Rank these clauses from easiest to most difficult for you: To know Him leads me to rejoice in Him, To rejoice in Him leads me to love Him; To love Him leads me to worship Him, To worship Him leads me to witness of Him.

Psalm 95 begins with a call to worship and ends with a warning against hardening our hearts in unbelief. The Psalmist tells us why God alone is worthy of worship, and then draws upon the experience of God’s people in the wilderness after their exodus from Egypt as a cautionary reminder of the consequences of a hardened heart. The author of the book of Hebrews points to the warning in Psalm 95 to exhort us to hold fast to our hope in Christ as the one through which we are saved. DNA Questions Discover What are some reasons that God alone is worthy of worship? How did God’s people put him to the test and to the proof? Why does the Lord say he loathed the generation that died in the wilderness? Nurture What does the name “Rock of Our Salvation” tell us about God’s character? In what ways is it comforting to know that “we are the people of his pasture, and the sheep of his hand?” Are there ways in which that makes you uncomfortable? Act How are we shaped by the way we worship? Are there characteristics to the way you worship that you would want to change? If so, why? Does believing that God is equally merciful and just influence how you tell unbelievers about Jesus? Does believing that God is equally merciful and just influence how you encourage and disciple fellow believers?