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 4: Psalm 112
As we read, reflect and respond on Psalm 112 we see two ways of life, 2 paths, and are invited to choose which path we will choose. To choose a life that fears the Lord and delights in His Word is a life that fears the Lord but fears no bad news.
LIVE OAK CONNECTION POINT:
Don’t forget that we are online only on Sunday, July 5. Grab your family or small group and engage an online devotional that day that will be easy ti find on our app and website!
DISCUSSION/REFLECTION QUESTIONS:
- What has been a highlight of Summer so far for you?
- What is a fear you had as a child that you no longer have?
- READ: Psalm 112
- 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 112? What are your observations?
- How would you summarize this passage in one sentence?
- What do you think the word “blessed” means here?
- What descriptions are used to describe the person who is blessed in verses 2-9?
- How would you define the “fear of the Lord”?
- How is the “fear of the Lord” in verse 1 different than the “fear of bad news” in verse 7?
- What is the difference between obeying God’s commandments out of mere obligation versus delighting in them?
- What does your daily life look like when you actively delight in God’s will?
- Verse 4 states that “light dawns in the darkness for the upright”. What are practical ways you can be a “light” and bring hope to the dark or challenging situations around you?
- The psalmist notes that the righteous endures/will be remembered forever. What kind of legacy are you actively building for your family, friends, or community?
- What else stood out from this week’s sermon?
- 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 112:7 “They will have no fear of bad news; their hearts are steadfast, trusting in the Lord.”
PRAYER: Encourage your group to pray this prayer often in 2026 & use to close your group time.
A 2026 Prayer for MORE: 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 112; Psalm 1; Psalm 19; Psalm 119; Matthew 7:25-27; Psalm 78:4-8