Sunday 23 June
Psalm 63: The Consequences of an Encounter with God
Dave Bosma
Dave walks us through Psalm 63: the psalmist reflects on a previous encounter with God. Dave encourages us to consider our encounters with God - to ask for one if we haven't had one, or to ask for another if our last encounter was a long time ago.
Life Group questions
Psalm 63: The Consequences of an Encounter with God
Psalms: Seeking God’s Presence. Psalm 63 – The Consequences of an Encounter with God
Read Psalm 63
Read it again, in a different translation.
- What stands out to you?
- Are there any particular phrases or images in this Psalm that you find compelling?
In verse 2, the author recalls a moment in his life where he experienced God in a personal way.
- As a group, what stories do we have of times when we have had a close encounter with God?
Later on in the Psalm (vv. 6-8), the writer speaks of how he does his best to remain near to God.
- What things do you do that help you stay near to God?
- What does nearness to God look for you? What does it feel like?
The Psalm ends on a confident note with a clear expression of hope in God’s goodness.
- Thinking about your own life and where you are at, how strong is your hope in God at the moment?
- What is one thing you could do to strengthen your hope in him?