| Open The Scriptures 1. Who is the speaker in Psalm 34:1–8 and what words or details in the passage show why they are praising God? 2. What does the phrase “taste and see that the Lord is good” mean in Psalm 34 when you read it in its original context? 3. How does Psalm 34 connect seeking the Lord with being delivered from fear, and what sequence or relationship does the psalm describe? 4. In Matthew 16:24–26, what would “deny himself and take up his cross” have meant to first-century followers of Jesus? Open Your Lives 1. Where in your daily routine could you “taste and see” God’s goodness this week, and what would that look like in one concrete step? 2. When you feel afraid or discouraged like the psalmist, what is one practical thing you could do first to seek God and ask for help? 3. What is one habit or area of control in your life you could let go of this year to practice “dying to self” and follow Jesus more fully? 4. How could you start each day with a short surrender prayer (not a plan) that helps you trust God instead of relying on your own will? |
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