Holiness is Happiness

Icebreaker - What characteristics are necessary for any relationship to be healthy?
Read Psalm 119:1-16 ESV

1. What are 2-3 things that stand out to you about this passage?

2. How would you describe your relationship with God if asked by a friend, child, or new believer?

3. Which of the eight terms or phrases that repeat through this Psalm do you find most interesting and why? (Refer to “2. Understanding Psalm 119” from the sermon notes)

4. In what specific ways do you think living a holy life leads to happiness?(Reread vv.1,2,6,14, and 16)

5. Gut check: Do you view verses 9-16 more like dutiful obligations or joyful pursuits that bring happiness? (Remember, happiness doesn’t mean freedom from pain, struggles, or hardships in this life.)

6. If you could change one thing about your relationship with God, what would it be?