Bible Study Discussion Guide: The Majesty of God and Our Life Together
Bible ReadingPsalm 139:1–18 (ESV)> O Lord, you have searched me and known me!
> You know when I sit down and when I rise up;
> you discern my thoughts from afar.
> You search out my path and my lying down
> and are acquainted with all my ways.
> Even before a word is on my tongue,
> behold, O Lord, you know it altogether.
> You hem me in, behind and before,
> and lay your hand upon me.
> Such knowledge is too wonderful for me;
> it is high; I cannot attain it.
> Where shall I go from your Spirit?
> Or where shall I flee from your presence?
> If I ascend to heaven, you are there!
> If I make my bed in Sheol, you are there!
> If I take the wings of the morning
> and dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea,
> even there your hand shall lead me,
> and your right hand shall hold me.
> If I say, “Surely the darkness shall cover me,
> and the light about me be night,”
> even the darkness is not dark to you;
> the night is bright as the day,
> for darkness is as light with you.
> For you formed my inward parts;
> you knitted me together in my mother’s womb.
> I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made.
> Wonderful are your works;
> my soul knows it very well.
> My frame was not hidden from you,
> when I was being made in secret,
> intricately woven in the depths of the earth.
> Your eyes saw my unformed substance;
> in your book were written, every one of them,
> the days that were formed for me,
> when as yet there was none of them.
> How precious to me are your thoughts, O God!
> How vast is the sum of them!
> If I would count them, they are more than the sand.
> I awake, and I am still with you.
Isaiah 40:12–18, 25–26 (ESV)> Who has measured the waters in the hollow of his hand
> and marked off the heavens with a span,
> enclosed the dust of the earth in a measure
> and weighed the mountains in scales
> and the hills in a balance?
> Who has measured the Spirit of the Lord,
> or what man shows him his counsel?
> Whom did he consult,
> and who made him understand?
> Who taught him the path of justice,
> and taught him knowledge,
> and showed him the way of understanding?
> Behold, the nations are like a drop from a bucket,
> and are accounted as the dust on the scales;
> behold, he takes up the coastlands like fine dust.
> Lebanon would not suffice for fuel,
> nor are its beasts enough for a burnt offering.
> All the nations are as nothing before him,
> they are accounted by him as less than nothing and emptiness.
> To whom then will you liken God,
> or what likeness compare with him?
> ...
> To whom then will you compare me,
> that I should be like him? says the Holy One.
> Lift up your eyes on high and see:
> who created these?
> He who brings out their host by number,
> calling them all by name,
> by the greatness of his might,
> and because he is strong in power
> not one is missing.
Observation Questions- According to Psalm 139, what are some specific ways God shows his intimate knowledge of us? (see vv. 1–6)
- In Isaiah 40, what images are used to describe God’s greatness compared to creation and the nations? (see vv. 12–17)
- The sermon described how Communion is not just a memory but a present reality. What does the Table of the Lord invite us to remember and participate in? [[20:15]]
- What shift in focus did the sermon mention about how people view God’s majesty versus human greatness? [[46:42]]
Interpretation Questions- Why might it be both comforting and unsettling to know that God sees and knows everything about us, as described in Psalm 139? [[54:00]]
- The sermon said that God’s majesty is not just a theological idea but a reality that should shape our worship and daily lives. What does it mean for God’s majesty to move us to humility and trust? [[44:43]]
- How does recognizing the greatness of God, as described in Isaiah 40, change the way we view human power and achievement? [[01:02:24]]
- The sermon talked about serving in the church as a response to God’s invitation, not just filling roles. How does seeing service this way affect our attitude toward ministry? [[32:39]]
Application Questions- The sermon said that Communion is a present reality that unites us with Christ and each other. How can you approach the Lord’s Table with more gladness and gratitude next time? Is there anything you need to remember or let go of before coming? [[20:15]]
- Psalm 139 teaches that God knows our thoughts, actions, and motives. Is there an area of your life where you have been hiding from God or pretending? What would it look like to come to God honestly this week? [[54:00]]
- The sermon challenged us to recapture a vision of God’s majesty that humbles us. When was the last time you felt truly in awe of God? What could you do this week to intentionally reflect on his greatness? [[44:43]]
- The message described how our culture often magnifies human achievement and shrinks our view of God. Are there ways you have been tempted to focus more on your own abilities or accomplishments than on God’s power? How can you shift your focus? [[46:42]]
- The sermon invited everyone to listen for God’s call to serve in new ways. Is there a ministry or role in the church you feel drawn to, even if it’s outside your comfort zone? What is one step you could take to explore that calling? [[32:39]]
- Isaiah 40 reminds us that God holds all things together, even when the world feels chaotic. Is there a situation in your life right now where you need to trust God’s sovereignty more? What would trusting him look like in that area? [[01:02:24]]
- The sermon used the example of the complexity of the human hand and the countless leaves on a mountain to illustrate God’s creative power. What is one part of creation that helps you appreciate God’s majesty? How can you use that as a prompt for worship this week? [[59:10]]
