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Monday, November 26, 2012

Scripture & Questions for Sunday (11/25/12)

Happy Thanksgiving!

Scripture
Psalm 100:1-5 (ESV) 
    A Psalm for giving thanks.
    Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth!
        [2]  Serve the Lord with gladness!
         Come into his presence with singing!
    [3] Know that the Lord, he is God!
        It is he who made us, and we are his;
        we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture.
    [4] Enter his gates with thanksgiving,
        and his courts with praise!
        Give thanks to him; bless his name!
    [5] For the Lord is good;
        his steadfast love endures forever,
        and his faithfulness to all generations.

Questions for Reflection
1.    When do you feel like shouting for joy or singing?
2.    When (in what situations or for what acts) do you expect a thank you or acknowledgment of a favor you’ve done?
3.    What attitude is recommended to accompany the praise of God’s people? (100:1, 4)
4.    Who is called to worship the Lord? (100:1-3)
5.    Why is the Lord worthy of praise? (100:1-5)
6.    How does the psalm writer describe the relationship God has with His followers? (100:3)
7.    What message comes through most clearly to you in this psalm?
8.    What does this psalm advise us to do?
9.    What should motivate us to worship God?