The study started with a reflection and worship session with accompanying discussion. Participants were encouraged to journal their spiritual experiences and engage in prayer. The session included this song which emphasizes God’s mercy and redemption, followed by a solemn prayer for peace, guidance, and blessings. Specific prayers were made for individuals and the nation, highlighting the need for respect and compassion. Participants shared their personal reflections, emphasizing the song’s impact on their spiritual peace and the importance of prayer in their lives. The session concluded with a reading and discussion of Psalm 23:6 from various Bible translations, underscoring God’s constant presence and compassion.
Group Study Recording
Before listening, click on the Psalm 23 playlist below and find the song titled “Mercy” by Elevation worship. Use that as your worship, reflection and journaling opportunity. Then, after spending good time there, pray. Pray a deep, soothing, all-encompassing prayer.
Resources
Bible Parallels
Make a practice of visiting BibleHub.com to study individual verses and read them in dozens of Bible versions.
https://biblehub.com/psalms/23-6.htm
Follow Up
Next Steps
- Be sure to review the past 5 weeks of study
- All participants are directed to:
- Prepare for future studies with Pastor D!
Journaling and Discussion Questions
Some questions to journal through and discuss with friends or family members…
- 00:00:00 DISCUSS How Spirit spoke to you through that worship or through the prayer.
- 00:11:08 People say they feel the glory they feel the presence of God. What does that mean?
- 00:13:38 The sheep that got away… We always think it’s the one who’s Raggedy.
- 00:17:12 BIBLE READING and DISCUSSION
- “Everybody got their Bibles ready. Get your get your oil out, friends. The oil of His Holy Word.”
- 00:21:51 Read the word of God outloud. Here’s Why…
- 00:25:59 Could you even imagine being in the house of the Lord for days without end?
- 00:27:09 Can you imagine being married to God? Could you imagine God being your boo?
- 00:28:59 You cannot sustain any relationship well without God. AIN’T NO WAY!!!
- 00:29:22 Embodying the identity of our spouse, Jesus Christ, from whom we have the Christ-ian (Christ-like) namesake.
- 00:30:04 Piss Poor Behavior as Christians (Remember it’s not ya GrandMama’s Bible Study!)
- 00:31:09 How we can be free and free indeed and still doing all this ruckus and excusing it??
- 00:32:49 Translation Breakdown: Look at whatever translation you’re reading from.
- I want you to look at that thing really closely and see if there’s something that’s jumping out to you.
- Read it a couple different times and see what jumps out to you. Is it a particular word? Is it particular phrase? Is it just something that you needed?
- 00:34:28.520 If unfailing love gonna follow me, then surely it can follow someone who’s done me wrong…
- 00:39:08 Reading from New American Bible: Goodness and mercy will pursue me. It’s chasing us down!!!
- 01:04:06 How has this walk with the Shepherd given you hope? How does spending forever in His presence help you go forward?
