Discussion Questions: 1 Corinthians 13

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  • It is tragic to see love lacking in the world and home. Why is it particularly tragic when love is lacking in Christ’s church? Discuss.
  • The love that is described by Paul is not romantic love. Nor is it merely emotional love. It is love that emanates from the heart and manifests itself in action. Consider the verbs of verses 4-7 and ask, am I treating others this way from the heart? Discuss. 
  • Why is love the greatest of the three things mentioned in verse 13?
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Discussion Questions: Psalm 146

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  • What is the chief end of man? Why? Discuss.
  • Why is it folly to trust in men? Does this mean that men and women should never be trusted in any way? Discuss?
  • Why is God alone worthy of our ultimate trust?
  • Never place your ultimate trust in a son of man. There is one exception though. Who is the exception and why?
  • God will reign for all eternity. Those who have taken refuge in the Son will praise him for all eternity. What do you think that will be like?

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Discussion Questions: Psalm 139

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  • Why was David interested in fleeing from God? Where did he think of going? Why is it futile to flee from God? How do men and women try to flee from him today?
  • Just how near is God to us? Is he present but only as a passive observer? What do verses 13-18 reveal about God’s nearness?
  • Instead of fleeing from God, what does David do?
  • How does Psalm 139 apply to you today?
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Discussion Questions: Psalm 107

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  • How can this Psalm be both about Israel’s deliverance from Babylonian captivity and our deliverance from sin, Satan, and death?
  • How is this Psalm structured? What are the four stanzas in the middle about? 
  • Which of the four descriptions of our redemption in Christ do you most relate to as it pertains to your conversion? 
  • The ultimate fulfillment of this Psalm is found in the new heavens and earth and our refuge in God. Discuss. 

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Discussion Questions: Psalm 92

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  • Why do we believe that the Sabbath day is still to be kept holy? What is different about the Sabbath day under the New Covenant? Why the change?
  • We should always give thanks and praise to God. But why is it especially important to do so on the Lord’s Day Sabbath? What good does this do for the soul?
  • What are the three works of God that we are to contemplate? Discuss the significance of each one. How might we contemplate each one?
  • Why is it important for God’s people to gain perspective concerning the wicked who prosper in this life? How does the Sabbath day help with this?
  • What does the Sabbath day have to do with the salvation that is ours in Christ Jesus? Discuss.
  • Does anything need to change with your approach to the Lord’s Day Sabbath? How will this better honor God? What good will this do for you and your family?
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Discussion Questions: Psalm 80

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  • What was the situation that most likely prompted the writing of Psalm 80?
  • What is meant by point II of the sermon: “Bring your complaints to him”? What needs to be said as a clarification to this?
  • Though Psalm 80 may teach us how to pray in distressing times, its original message has to do with God’s plan of redemption and the fulfillment of his promises made to David. Discuss. 
  • How do the statements in verses 14-19 concerning “the son whom [God] made strong”, etc., help us to see that the Psalmist appealed to God for mercy on the basis of the covenant God made with David (2 Samuel 7)? 
  • How did God answer the prayer of Psalm 80? Discuss.
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Discussion Questions: Psalm 67

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  • How does the Calvinistic belief in the sovereignty of God over salvation (the doctrines of predestination, effectual calling, etc.) motivate evangelism?
  • If it is true that God will certainly save his elect, then why preach the gospel? Why pray? Why exhort men and women to persevere in the faith?
  • When Israel rejected Jesus as their Messiah, God decided to take the gospel to the Gentiles. What is wrong with this view?
  • What should our attitude be towards the “Great Commission” (Matthews 28:18-20) today? What actions should we take in response to it?
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Discussion Questions: Psalm 49

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  • What is a wisdom Psalm? How do wisdom Psalms bring glory to God?
  • How does contemplating the grave help the rich and the poor, the weak and strong, live according to wisdom? How might contemplating the grave help the oppressed to live courageously?
  • What is Sheol? How did Sheol change at the resurrection of Christ? 
  • How does contemplating Sheol help the rich and the poor, the weak and strong, live according to wisdom? How might contemplating Sheol help the oppressed to live courageously (even more so than the contemplation of the grave)?
  • Where is true hope and comfort for the righteous oppressed found in this passage? While the whole Psalm helps to put things in perspective, there is really only one verse that brings true comfort? Identify it and discuss why. 
  • Discuss Orthodox Catechism (Heidelburg) question 1. It can be found online or in the sermon manuscript at emmausrbc.org.
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