On Sunday, June 2, 2024, Teaching Pastor Bruce Hess’ message is “Two Life Paths” from our Him Book series. Below are some questions for your personal or group reflection.
1. Bruce began by stating a truism…that ultimately life is about the choices we make.
What might be an unwise choice or two that you have made? Elaborate some.
2. Bruce cited another common truism: “the choices you make, make you.” Do you concur with that truism? Why or why not?
3. It was stated that both Psalm 1 and Psalm 2 were purposefully chosen to lead the Book of Psalms. What were the reasons cited?
4. When Psalm 1 says, “Blessed is the man” what does that really mean? Explain.
5. Bruce cited both Psalm 16:11 and Psalm 34:8. How have those verses been displayed through God’s working in your life?
6. Psalm 1 lays out a common downward spiral that can influence any life:
* Phase 1 – walking in the counsel of, starting to listen to the world’s way of thinking
* Phase 2 – standing in the way of, stopping and beginning to buy into worldly thinking and values
* Phase 3 – sitting in the seat of, settling into and identifying with worldly attitudes and behavior
What tools does the world system utilize to influence people in this way?
7. Let’s get real…Are there currently any areas in your life where the world system seems to be “squeezing you into its mold”?
8. Read out loud Psalm 1:2-3. Also read out loud Psalm 119:15-16. What are some ways we can put the principles of those verses into practice in our everyday lives?
9. Bruce closed the message citing Psalm 92:12-14. Pray that God will work in your life in such a way that you can still be bearing fruit in old age, being ever “full of sap and green.