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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

Spouses — 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 does it mean that our marriage belongs to God?
  • How does this shape how we treat each other?

Pray:
Thank God for His ownership and care over your marriage.


ENCOUNTER — Night 2

Read:

Scripture (BSB): Psalm 24:3-6
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.
5 He will receive blessing from the LORD and vindication from the God of his salvation.
6 Such is the generation of those who seek Him, who seek Your face, O God of Jacob. Selah

Talk:

  • How can we help each other pursue clean hearts before God?
  • Where do we need grace or honesty with one another?

Pray:
Ask God to shape your hearts together.


ANCHOR — Night 3

Read:

Scripture (BSB): Psalm 104:14-15
14 He makes the grass grow for the livestock and provides crops for man to cultivate, bringing forth food from the earth:
15 wine that gladdens the heart of man, oil that makes his face to shine, and bread that sustains his heart.

Talk:

  • How have you seen God provide for your marriage?
  • Where do you need to trust God more deeply right now?

Pray:
Thank God for His daily provision and care.


RESPOND — Night 4

Read:

Scripture (BSB): Psalm 104:24
24 How many are Your works, O LORD! In wisdom You have made them all; the earth is full of Your creatures.

Talk:

  • How does God’s wisdom encourage you when decisions feel heavy?
  • How can you seek God’s wisdom together?

Pray:
Ask God to guide your decisions as a couple.


SEND — Night 5

Read:

Scripture (BSB): Psalm 24:7-10
7 Lift up your heads, O gates! Be lifted up, O ancient doors, that the King of Glory may enter!
8 Who is this King of Glory? The LORD strong and mighty, the LORD mighty in battle.
9 Lift up your heads, O gates! Be lifted up, O ancient doors, that the King of Glory may enter!
10 Who is He, this King of Glory? The LORD of Hosts— He is the King of Glory. Selah

Talk:

  • What would it look like for your home to welcome the King of glory?
  • What is one way you can honor God together this week?

Pray:
Praise God as King and invite Him to rule your home.


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