Psalm 16
A note about this week's sermon from Pastor Assad Saif:
What are you thankful for?
Faith? Family? Friends? For me, it is all this and more. What are you thankful for?
This is such a good question to ask yourself, and one to talk to God about. When we stop and reflect on all of the things God has done in our lives, we realize there is so much to be thankful for. We just need to take some time to see it.
As we gather canned goods this week to offer to those who are hungry and in need, it is good to reflect on the goodness of God in our own lives. This week we will be taking a look at Psalm 16, I hope to see you there!
Sermon Discussion
- Share a memory about your favorite Thanksgiving.
- Arnell gave 5 reasons we need to practice giving thanks as a regular habit. What reason comes to mind for you that he mentioned or maybe didn’t mention?
- Psalm 16 is a psalm of David where he reminds himself of several things he is grateful for or takes delight in remembering. Can you tell about one of those that you find particularly delightful?
- How does remembering the different names of God help him to be thankful?
- Can you tell about one person that God put in your life that made a difference in you and you are grateful for the gift of that person?
- Arnell talked about his godly heritage as David referred to his in Ps 16:6. What would you say to the person who has had nothing of a godly heritage? What can he/she delight in?
- What is the significance of Peter quoting Psalm 16:8-11 in his sermon at Pentecost (Acts 2:25-28)?
Conclude your group study by everyone praying in one sentence what they would give thanks for as they practice thanksgiving this week.