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Two Paths, One Choice: Living the Blessed Life

Psalm 1 · NET · 35-minute discussion

Opening

Think of a tree you’ve seen that looked especially strong and healthy — what made it stand out from others around it?

A. The Blessed Person’s Choices (Psalm 1:1–2)

1.  Psalm 1:1 describes the blessed person by what they don’t do — what three things does the psalmist list?

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How to Study the Bible

Adult Bible Study Guide · NET · 30-minute discussion

Opening

Think of a friendship that has grown closer over time. What’s one thing you’ve done to keep that relationship strong and meaningful?

A. Making Time for God’s Word

1.  Mark 1:35: What did Jesus do early each morning?

2.  Why would Jesus’ example suggest that consistent, unhurried time with God is essential for us?

Two Paths, One Choice: Living the Blessed Life

Psalm 1 · NET · 35-minute discussion

B. The Tree and the Chaff (Psalm 1:3–4)

6.  The image in Psalm 1:3 is a planted tree, not a wild one — what does that detail suggest about how growth in faith actually happens?

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A Most Treasured Possession

inVerse · NET · 35-minute discussion

Opening

What is one routine or habit in your life that took real effort to build but now feels essential?

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How to Study the Bible

Adult Bible Study Guide · NET · 30-minute discussion

Opening

Think of a friendship that has grown closer over time. What’s one thing you’ve done to keep that relationship strong and meaningful?

Main Discussion

A. Making Time for God’s Word

  1. Mark 1:35: What did Jesus do early each morning?
  2. Why would Jesus’ example suggest that consistent, unhurried time with God is essential for us?
  3. John 15:1–8: How does Jesus describe the relationship between abiding in Him and bearing fruit?
  4. What specific obstacle most often prevents you from spending regular time studying Scripture?
  5. What practical change could you make this week to protect time for God’s Word?

B. Methods That Deepen Understanding

  1. Psalm 119:105: How does God’s Word function as a guide in our lives?
  2. According to the lesson, why do prayer, writing, and sharing each strengthen what we learn and retain?
  3. Isaiah 50:4: What does this passage suggest about how a personal relationship with God equips us to help others?
  4. When have you found that sharing what you learned from Scripture deepened both your understanding and someone else’s faith?

C. Tasting the Sweetness of Scripture

  1. Isaiah 55:1–13: What invitation does God extend to those who hunger and thirst for Him?
  2. What does God promise His Word will accomplish, according to this passage?
  3. What is one way you could respond to God’s invitation this week to come and taste that His Word is good?

Closing

As you think about everything we’ve discussed, what is one concrete step you will take to meet God in His Word regularly—and how might that meeting transform your ability to encourage others?

Two Paths, One Choice: Living the Blessed Life

Psalm 1 · NET · 35-minute discussion

Opening

Think of a tree you’ve seen that looked especially strong and healthy — what made it stand out from others around it?

Main Discussion

A. The Blessed Person’s Choices (Psalm 1:1-2)

  1. Psalm 1:1 describes the blessed person by what they don’t do — what three things does the psalmist list?
  2. Psalm 1:1 moves from “follow” to “stand” to “sit” — what does this progression suggest about how we drift away from God?
  3. Psalm 1:2 shifts from avoidance to active delight — what does it mean to find genuine pleasure in God’s commands rather than obeying out of duty?
  4. What does “day and night” meditation on Scripture look like in a normal week?

B. The Tree and the Chaff (Psalm 1:3-4)

  1. Psalm 1:3 gives four specific details about the tree — what are they?
  2. The image in Psalm 1:3 is a planted tree, not a wild one — what does that detail suggest about how growth in faith actually happens?
  3. What does the chaff image in Psalm 1:4 reveal about the wicked person’s stability?
  4. Where in your own life have you felt most like the rooted tree?

C. The LORD’s Verdict and Grace (Psalm 1:5-6)

  1. Psalm 1:5 says the wicked “cannot withstand judgment” — what contrast does verse 6 then offer for the godly?
  2. The LORD doesn’t just observe the way of the godly — he guards it. What does that promise reveal about God’s grace toward those who seek him?
  3. When have you experienced God’s guarding care at a moment when your own strength wasn’t enough?

Closing

Based on Psalm 1’s image of the tree planted by flowing streams, what is one specific habit or choice you want to cultivate this week to stay rooted in God?

A Most Treasured Possession

inVerse · NET · 35-minute discussion

Opening

What is one routine or habit in your life that took real effort to build but now feels essential?

Main Discussion

A. Delighting in God’s Word

  1. Read Psalm 119:97–104. What benefits does the psalmist list from meditating on God’s law?
  2. Psalm 119:103: How does the psalmist describe his experience of God’s words?
  3. What does it tell us about God’s grace that He gave us a Word the psalmist calls sweeter than honey?
  4. Psalm 119:161–162: How does the psalmist respond to God’s Word, and what drives that response?
  5. When has God’s Word surprised you by speaking directly into a situation you were facing?

B. Seeking God and Being Transformed Through His Word

  1. Psalm 119:9–11: What active role does a person play in allowing God’s Word to shape their life?
  2. Isaiah 55:10–11: What does God promise His Word will accomplish?
  3. John 15:7: What condition does Jesus connect to answered prayer, and what does that suggest about abiding in His Word?
  4. Luke 10:39–42: What does Jesus affirm about Mary’s choice, and how does that connect to our own priorities?
  5. When have you experienced God’s Word genuinely changing how you think or act?

C. Humility and Sharing What We Learn

  1. Psalm 119:171–172: What does the psalmist say flows naturally from deep engagement with God’s Word?
  2. Isaiah 50:4: What connection does this verse draw between personal time with God and encouraging others?
  3. What makes it genuinely difficult to hold our own long-held interpretations loosely before God’s Word?

Closing

As you reflect on our discussion today, what is one specific change you will make this week to give God’s Word more unrushed space in your life?