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Week 03

God Rules Over All He Made

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Big Idea: Because the earth belongs to the LORD, we live under His authority and for His glory.
Primary Text: Psalm 24; Psalm 104
Memory Verse: Psalm 24:1

Singles — 5 Nights

God Rules Over All He Made


CONNECT — Night 1

Read:

Scripture (BSB): Psalm 24:1
1 The earth is the LORD’s, and the fullness thereof, the world and all who dwell therein.

Talk:

  • What areas of your life are hardest to see as belonging to God?
  • How does God’s ownership challenge independence or self-control?

Pray:
Acknowledge God as King over your whole life.


ENCOUNTER — Night 2

Read:

Scripture (BSB): Psalm 24:3-4
3 Who may ascend the hill of the LORD? Who may stand in His holy place?
4 He who has clean hands and a pure heart, who does not lift up his soul to an idol or swear deceitfully.

Talk:

  • What does it look like to have a “clean heart” before God?
  • Where might God be inviting honesty or repentance?

Pray:
Ask God to search your heart and align your life with Him.


ANCHOR — Night 3

Read:

Scripture (BSB): Psalm 104:27-30
27 All creatures look to You to give them their food in due season.
28 When You give it to them, they gather it up; when You open Your hand, they are satisfied with good things.
29 When You hide Your face, they are terrified; when You take away their breath, they die and return to dust.
30 When You send Your Spirit, they are created, and You renew the face of the earth.

Talk:

  • How do these verses shape your understanding of dependence on God?
  • Where are you tempted to rely on yourself instead of God?

Pray:
Thank God for sustaining your life day by day.


RESPOND — Night 4

Read:

Scripture (BSB): Psalm 104:33-34
33 I will sing to the LORD all my life; I will sing praise to my God while I have my being.
34 May my meditation be pleasing to Him, for I rejoice in the LORD.

Talk:

  • How does worship change the way we relate to God’s authority?
  • What would joyful obedience look like in your current season?

Pray:
Offer your life to God as an act of worship.


SEND — Night 5

Read:

Scripture (BSB): Psalm 24:10
10 Who is He, this King of Glory? The LORD of Hosts— He is the King of Glory. Selah

Talk:

  • What does it mean for you personally that God is the King of glory?
  • What decision this week could reflect trust in His rule?

Pray:
Ask God for courage to live under His authority with confidence and peace.


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