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DECEMBER 6/7, 2014 SPEAKING PASTOR: Jason Webb PASSAGE: Psalm 133 “WHEN RACE DIVIDES”
DECEMBER 6/7, 2014 SPEAKING PASTOR: Jason Webb PASSAGE: Psalm 133 “WHEN RACE DIVIDES”
REFLECT 1. What stood out to you from the sermon or from your initial reading of the passage?
REFLECT 1. What stood out to you from the sermon or from your initial reading of the passage?
2. During pilgrimages to Jerusalem people came together with all different backgrounds to celebrate annual feasts. They celebrated their heritage and beliefs. The psalmist proclaims a blessing on those who chose unity. What commonalities do we have with other believers?
2. During pilgrimages to Jerusalem people came together with all different backgrounds to celebrate annual feasts. They celebrated their heritage and beliefs. The psalmist proclaims a blessing on those who chose unity. What commonalities do we have with other believers?
3. Read 1 Corinthians 1:10, 1 Corinthians 12:12-13 and Colossians 3:13-14. What do these verses show us about unity?
3. Read 1 Corinthians 1:10, 1 Corinthians 12:12-13 and Colossians 3:13-14. What do these verses show us about unity?
4. What effect does unity have on life?
4. What effect does unity have on life?
5. Read Exodus 30:22-33. The psalmist compares unity to this sacred oil anointing the priesthood. What light does this verse shed on the value of unity?
5. Read Exodus 30:22-33. The psalmist compares unity to this sacred oil anointing the priesthood. What light does this verse shed on the value of unity?
RESPOND 6. Dew forms only when things are still and at rest. Dew would have been cherished in hot seasons where there was no rain, it would have been refreshing. In what ways have you experienced refreshment through unity?
RESPOND 6. Dew forms only when things are still and at rest. Dew would have been cherished in hot seasons where there was no rain, it would have been refreshing. In what ways have you experienced refreshment through unity?
7. This psalm was written while tensions between Israel and Judah were high, yet the psalmist talks about the blessings of unity. What are places in our world that need to experience this same unity?
7. This psalm was written while tensions between Israel and Judah were high, yet the psalmist talks about the blessings of unity. What are places in our world that need to experience this same unity?
8. Where there is unity we are able to know the blessings of God. What is one thing God may be asking you to do to bring unity to your family, community, city, etc.?
8. Where there is unity we are able to know the blessings of God. What is one thing God may be asking you to do to bring unity to your family, community, city, etc.?
9. Psalm 133:3b reminds us that life is a blessing from God. How does this impact the way you choose to live?
9. Psalm 133:3b reminds us that life is a blessing from God. How does this impact the way you choose to live?
