Thanksgiving Week - Psalms - Day 01
Day 01 - Monday, November 27
Read Psalm 34
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This Psalm was written by David after he was forced to flee his homeland because of Saul’s anger against him. Now, as a fugitive from Saul, David goes to the Philistine city of Gath. But he is soon found out and brought before King Achish. Those events are recorded in 1 Samuel 21:10-22:1. He pretends to be insane so that Achish will think he is just foolish and not a danger to the Philistines. It had the effect he wanted…Achish dismissed David.
Following this encounter, David goes to the cave at Adullam where many desperate men have joined him. This psalm seems to have been written from that cave, and sung in the presence of those men as a response to God’s faithfulness.
Reflection & Prayer
For this reading plan we will be using a tool to guide our study of Scripture that’s called the S.O.A.P. Method. It stands for Scripture, Observation, Application, and Prayer. We recommend you use a journal with this method and write out your thoughts on each of these areas for each day of reading. It doesn’t have to be long-winded and you don’t need a fancy journal. But for anyone that has not journaled before, the benefit is that it often helps us focus and avoid distractions during prayer and Bible study.
S.O.A.P. Method
Scripture - Pick a verse or two that stood out to you and write it in your journal. Be looking for a “Holy Spirit Highlight.” What did you read and think “I needed to hear that” or felt like it was written just for you?
Observation - Now write some observations about the verse(s) or passage. What is this passage or verse saying? About God? About people? How is Jesus revealed in these verses?
Application - Now write a few sentences on how this passage applies to your life. Is there truth about God that you are to believe? A promise to receive? Is the Holy Spirit convicting you of something you need to do or stop doing in light of God’s truth?
Prayer - Now write out a prayer to God in response to this Scripture. This is a way to turn God’s Word to you back to Him. Be honest and express your heart to Him. God always listens and He delights in your prayers. (Psalm 34:15; Proverbs 15:8)
Read Psalm 34
Highlight
This Psalm was written by David after he was forced to flee his homeland because of Saul’s anger against him. Now, as a fugitive from Saul, David goes to the Philistine city of Gath. But he is soon found out and brought before King Achish. Those events are recorded in 1 Samuel 21:10-22:1. He pretends to be insane so that Achish will think he is just foolish and not a danger to the Philistines. It had the effect he wanted…Achish dismissed David.
Following this encounter, David goes to the cave at Adullam where many desperate men have joined him. This psalm seems to have been written from that cave, and sung in the presence of those men as a response to God’s faithfulness.
Reflection & Prayer
For this reading plan we will be using a tool to guide our study of Scripture that’s called the S.O.A.P. Method. It stands for Scripture, Observation, Application, and Prayer. We recommend you use a journal with this method and write out your thoughts on each of these areas for each day of reading. It doesn’t have to be long-winded and you don’t need a fancy journal. But for anyone that has not journaled before, the benefit is that it often helps us focus and avoid distractions during prayer and Bible study.
S.O.A.P. Method
Scripture - Pick a verse or two that stood out to you and write it in your journal. Be looking for a “Holy Spirit Highlight.” What did you read and think “I needed to hear that” or felt like it was written just for you?
Observation - Now write some observations about the verse(s) or passage. What is this passage or verse saying? About God? About people? How is Jesus revealed in these verses?
Application - Now write a few sentences on how this passage applies to your life. Is there truth about God that you are to believe? A promise to receive? Is the Holy Spirit convicting you of something you need to do or stop doing in light of God’s truth?
Prayer - Now write out a prayer to God in response to this Scripture. This is a way to turn God’s Word to you back to Him. Be honest and express your heart to Him. God always listens and He delights in your prayers. (Psalm 34:15; Proverbs 15:8)
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