Text: Psalm 119
Theme: This is the way, treasure the word, hold fast in affliction

Open The Scriptures:
1. Read Psalm 119:1-16 – what sticks out to you the most from reading these beginning verses of the Psalm?
2. In Psalm 119, various terms are used to describe God’s word, such as commandments, statutes, precepts, and laws. How do each of these terms reveal a different aspect of God’s word and how it guides believers?
3. Reflect on Psalm 119:9-11, where it talks about keeping one’s way pure by guarding it according to God’s word. What does it mean to store God’s word in your heart and how does that protect against sin?
4. Psalm 119 talks a lot about delighting in God’s law. Discuss how seeing the Bible as more than just rules – but as God’s self-revelation and guide for life – changes your view of Scripture.

Open Your Lives:
1. The sermon highlighted a challenge to read Psalm 119 this week. What practical steps can you take to prioritize regular time in Scripture even when life gets busy?
2. Comfort is said to lead to spiritual stagnation. How might avoiding comfort zones in your spiritual life enhance your growth and relationship with God?
3. The sermon mentioned how community plays a role in understanding the Bible better. How can engaging with your small group help you in overcoming confusion or hesitation in reading the Bible?
4. Reflect on the statement “treasure the Word, take in the Word, and live the Word” from the sermon. What changes might need to take place in your life to fully integrate this into your daily walk with God?Jesus this week?