
God of Wonders
Psalm 19:1-14
Icebreaker - Where have you visited or lived that had breathtaking views of creation? (i.e. - mountains of Alaska, Niagara Falls, the Grand Canyon, Mount Everest, Yosemite, Sahara Desert, etc.)
How has such natural beauty effected wonder and awe within you?
Why do you think people struggle to acknowledge, or even reject, God as the Creator?
According to verses 7-8, the outcomes of living according to the Scriptures are renewal, wisdom, joy, and illumination. Which of these have been your experience? Which would you desire to experience more?
What are your impressions of “the fear of the Lord” (v.9)? How would you explain this verse to a child?
Describe the difference between “unintentional” and “willful” sins (vv.12-13). When do you think you commit these sins?
How does a person’s words and thoughts indicate what’s going on in his/her heart? Why should David’s prayer (vv.12-14) be every Christian’s prayer?
David’s prayer to close the Psalm asks the Lord to cleanse, direct, strengthen, and bring freedom. Which of these would you request of God during this season of your life?