miGraceChurch Podcast

Highest Praise in Hardest Times
August 9, 2020
The LORD is my Hope — Psalm 131
Maturity in the LORD is displayed through our:
1. Contentment of heart (v. 1) Trust the LORD instead of trying harder.2. Composure of soul (v. 2) Trust the LORD in Trials.3. Compassion from our lips (v. 3) Tell others of the goodness of God.
» What easily occupies my heart and steals my contentment? How should I fight this?
» How should I respond when the LORD withholds something I want?
» How can my voice be more effective in bringing hope to others?
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Highest Praise in Hardest Times
August 2, 2020
God is my Redeemer — Psalm 130
What do we need from the LORD to have an unshakable confidence?
1. Help (v. 1-2) Be humble before the LORD.2. Mercy (v. 3) Be honest with the LORD.3. Forgiveness (v. 4) Be contrite before the LORD.4. Hope (v. 5-8) Wait patiently for the LORD
» When is it most difficult to ask for help. Why?
» How have I experienced the Lord's mercy and forgiveness in my life?
» Who needs to hear from me: "I am sorry, please forgive me"?
» Where do you need to trust the LORD more and wait patiently for him?
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Highest Praise in Hardest Times
July 26, 2020
 
God is my Defender - Psalm 129
Three truths to strengthen believers in times of suffering:
1. The wicked inflict pain on the righteous. (v. 1-3)
2. The LORD will preserve the righteous. (v. 4)
3. The LORD will punish the wicked. (v. 5-8)
 
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Highest Praise in Hardest Times
July 19, 2020
 
A person who delights in God as their greatest reward is promised...
1. True happiness (v. 1) Trust & Obey
2. Lasting fruitfulness (v. 2-4) Taste & See
3. Peace and prosperity (v. 5-6) Believe & Pray
» What makes fearing the LORD a really good thing?
» Why is my obedience directly connected to my fear of the LORD?
» How should my life of prayer strengthen in light of this psalm of blessing?
 
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Highest Praise in Hardest Times
July 12, 2020
Under the provident hand of God my life becomes eternally significant when I
1. Live with a Divine purpose (v. 1-2)
2. Leave a devoted posterity (v. 3-5)
» Does my life look more like striving or trusting?
» What am I doing to leave a lasting legacy?
» After Psalm 127, what needs to change?
 
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Highest Praise in Hardest Times
July 5, 2020
 
Three responses of the People of God during hard times:
1. Give praise. (v. 1-3)2. Offer prayer. (v. 4)3. Trust in God's promises. (v. 5-6)
» How have you seen God's ability to turn things around?
» What are you praying for right now?
» What promise of God can you hold on to as you step out in faith and obedience?
 
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Highest Praise in Hardest Times
June 28, 2020
There have always been two types of people — which one are you?
1. Those who trust in the LORD.
2. Those who do not trust in the LORD.
» Those who trust in the LORD are compared to a mountain (Mount Zion). Why is this significant?
» When have you felt overwhelmed and how does knowing you are protected by God make a difference?
» How have you personally experienced the goodness of God?
» Consider the end of all who never put their trust in the LORD — what is a right response on my part?
 
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Highest Praise in Hardest Times
June 21, 2020
We can trust the LORD with our present and future rescue as we remember:
1. The LORD's presence. (v. 1-2)2. The LORD's protection. (v. 3-5)3. The LORD's provision. (v. 6-7)4. The LORD's power. (v. 8)
» What impact does God's presence have upon your daily life?
» How have you experienced God's protection in your life?
» Who has the Lord provided to help you in your life to know and follow Jesus?
» Where do you need God's power at work in and around you?
 
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Highest Praise in Hardest Times
June 14, 2020
 
When the LORD is our master we can look to God for His mercy and say with the Psalmist:1. LORD, I am desperate for you. (v. 1)2. LORD, We are devoted to you. (v. 2)3. LORD, Our deliverance comes from you. (v. 3-4)
» In what way(s) am I desperate for God right now?
» Describe God's mercy. How have I experienced God's mercy in my life?
» How can I express God's mercy toward others?
 
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Highest Praise in Hardest Times
June 7, 2020
When we rest in the reality that the LORD is our peace we will be known by our:
1. Passion for God's glory. (v. 1-2)2. Praise for God's works. (v. 3-5)3. Prayer for God's will. (v. 6-9)
» Why is it impossible for us to be passionate for God's glory and our own glory at the same time?
» What do you find encouraging about the reality that God wants to use you in building His church?
» The steps that I need to take to grow as a peacemaker in:∙ Prayer∙ Words∙ Actions
 
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