June 21 Psalm 139; Proverbs 17:19-21
📖 Psalm 139 – God's Omniscience, Omnipresence, and Care
- What words or phrases in Psalm 139 emphasize how well God knows you?
→ (v.1–6: "You have searched me and known me...") - What kind of God is revealed in Psalm 139? How does His all-knowing and ever-present nature shape your view of Him?
→ (v.7–12: “Where shall I go from your Spirit?”) - Do you find God's complete knowledge of you comforting or intimidating? Why?
- How does Psalm 139:13–16 shape how we view ourselves and others—especially those with disabilities or unplanned pregnancies?
- What is the psalmist’s attitude toward God's intimate knowledge (v.17–18)? How can we grow in that attitude?
- "When you pray, ‘Search me, O God, and know my heart…’, are you truly open to God revealing your hidden sins, attitudes, or fears? What specific area of your life do you need to invite God to examine and lead you in His way?
📖 Proverbs 17:19–21
- What kind of people are described in Proverbs 17:19–21, and what are the consequences of their choices?
→ (e.g., “loves transgression…exalts his gate…perverse in speech…”) - Based on Proverbs 17:19–21, what kind of behavior does God value and what does He oppose? What does this imply about His justice and design for relationships?
- What does it mean to “trust in high walls” or “loves to quarrel”(NLT)? How can you be more intentional with your words today?
- Proverbs 17:21 says “a foolish son is a grief to his father.” How can this inform our parenting (or mentoring) priorities?
