Psummer in the Psalms
The Psalms are one of the most read, sung, and referenced books in all of the scriptures. The Psalms are a diverse book or poetry and prayers as people respond to God as they travel on their journey through life. This summer we will dive into the Psalms as we Read, Reflect and Respond to various Psalms each Sunday. Join us on this journey as we spend the Psummer in the Psalms.
Week 5: Psalm 91
As we read, reflect and respond to Psalm 91 we are reminded of God’s promise to be with us through times of trouble as He invites us to dwell in Him.
LIVE OAK CONNECTION POINT:
DISCUSSION/REFLECTION QUESTIONS:
- Fireworks, cookout, pool/lake time. If you can only keep two of these three Fourth of July activities, which are you keeping?
- Favorite memory of summer this year, so far, as we near the halfway point?
READ: Psalm 91 (Warning: This is a long Psalm so you may ask people to read it on their own silently to be prepared to discuss)
Spend some time SOAPing this passage. You can either spend time SOAPing individually and documenting for a several minutes and then spend time sharing with each -OR- SOAP in real time with each other. Either way make as many observations as you can.
- OBSERVATIONS: What stands out to you from Psalm 91? What are your observations?
- How would you summarize this passage in one sentence?
- What does this passage tell me about who God is?
- What does this passage tell me about who I am?
- What’s the significance in knowing God’s promises, such as being present in times of trouble?
- Read Luke 4:1-13. What does this say about knowing God’s word?
- How has God shown up in your life through troubles?
- How can remembering God’s character help us respond differently to anxiety and hardship?
- What else stood out from this week’s sermon?
- Psalm 91 describes God as a refuge and fortress. Where are we tempted to seek refuge besides God?
- What are areas in your life you tend to dwell in God? Where are the areas where you can do it more?
- What does it look like to make God your “home” emotionally, spiritually, and practically?\
- APPLICATION: What is your big takeaway from this week’s sermon? Be specific.
NEXT STEPS:
Everyone has a next step to apply what we’ve learned. What’s your next step?Be specific.
MEMORY VERSE: *Challenge yourself or your group to commit this verse to memory:
Psalm 91:14 “Because he loves me,” says the Lord, “I will rescue him; I will protect him, for he acknowledges my name.”
PRAYER: Encourage your group to pray this prayer often in 2026 & use to close your group time.
A 2026 Prayer for MORE Based on Ephesians 3:14-21:
“Heavenly Father, Help me to engage with you MORE. Work in me to make me MORE like you. Use me to help MORE people know you. Make my story about your glory! Amen.”
Scripture References:
Psalm 91; Luke 4:9-12; John 16:33; Genesis 50:18-20; Matthew 6:19-21; Luke 21:16-19