Psalm 119

Common Theme

Psalm 119 exalts God’s Word as the source of life, wisdom, strength, and joy. The psalmist delights in Scripture not merely for its content but because it reveals the character and will of God Himself.

Questions

• What does this psalm reveal about the relationship between God’s Word and the condition of the human heart?
• How can treasuring God’s Word reshape our desires and decisions?

God Shot

God reveals Himself as a covenant-keeping Lord who delights in giving life through His Word. He is not distant—He speaks, teaches, comforts, and sustains those who seek Him in truth.

1 Kings 1-2; Psalms 37, 71, 94

Common Theme

God sovereignly installs His chosen ruler despite human opposition and preserves the righteous through generations of turmoil. While the wicked may appear to thrive temporarily, their downfall is certain, and God’s justice will prevail.

Reflection Questions

1. What do these passages reveal about how God opposes the wicked and sustains the righteous across time and leadership transitions?
2. How do David’s final words and the psalmists’ reflections help you trust God’s justice even when injustice seems dominant?

God Shot

God is the eternal Judge and King-Maker—He raises up leaders according to His covenantal purposes and cuts down those who defy His ways. He delights in justice, guards the lives of the faithful, and will not abandon them to the wicked.

Psalms 111–118

Common Theme

These psalms erupt in praise for the Lord’s righteousness, steadfast love, and mighty acts of salvation. From personal deliverance to national thanksgiving, they celebrate God’s enduring faithfulness and call His people to trust Him and exalt His name.

Reflection Questions

1. What specific attributes or works of God stir the psalmist to praise in these chapters?
2. How do these psalms encourage trust in the Lord during times of distress?

God Shot

God is righteous in all He does and remembers His covenant forever (Psalm 111:3,5). He is the gracious Deliverer who hears cries for help, stoops down in compassion, and acts in power to save (Psalm 116:1–6). The Lord is not only mighty but tender—He shields the weak, lifts up the lowly, and is worthy of unending praise (Psalm 113:5–9).

1 Chronicles 26–29; Psalm 127

Common Theme

God establishes and secures His kingdom through prepared, willing servants who recognize that all they have comes from Him. Leadership, worship, and work are rightly oriented when rooted in dependence on God’s provision and purpose.

Reflection Questions

1. How does David’s preparation for Solomon’s reign show the importance of legacy and godly planning?
2. In what ways does Psalm 127 reframe our view of success, labor, and security?

God Shot

God is the sovereign provider and builder—He gives resources, appoints leaders, grants wisdom, and ensures the success of His purposes. He is not dependent on human strength or effort but graciously invites His people to participate in His eternal plans by trusting and depending on Him.

Psalms 131, 138–139, 143–145

Common Theme
These psalms reflect a deep trust in God’s character—His nearness, knowledge, mercy, and eternal kingship. David models a posture of humility, dependence, and awe, acknowledging God as both intimately personal and supremely powerful.

Questions

• How can resting in God’s knowledge and presence silence our pride and anxiety?
• What attributes of God stir your worship or deepen your trust right now?

God Shot
God is the ever-present, all-knowing King whose steadfast love never fails. He sees everything, is near to the brokenhearted, and rules with mercy and righteousness over all creation.

1 Chronicles 23–25

Common Theme

David organizes the Levites, priests, and musicians for temple service, emphasizing God’s order and purpose in worship. These chapters reveal the deliberate preparation for spiritual leadership that honors the holiness and presence of God.

Reflection Questions

– What does David’s organization of worship leaders tell us about how God values structure in worship?
– How might this model challenge or inform the way we think about preparation and service in our own faith communities?

God Shot

God is a God of order who delights in worship that reflects His holiness and glory. He raises up and appoints people—not at random, but by design—to honor Him with music, service, and intercession, showing that every act done for His house matters to Him.

Psalms 108–110

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Common Theme

God is the sovereign King who secures victory for His people, invites praise from all nations, and installs His chosen Ruler with power and eternal authority.

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Reflection Questions

1. How does God’s steadfast love and faithfulness anchor your confidence when facing opposition or uncertainty?
2. What does Psalm 110 reveal about the nature of Christ’s kingship and priesthood, and how should this shape our view of His authority?

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God Shot

God exalts Himself above the heavens and calls the nations to praise Him (Psalm 108); He hears the cries of the afflicted and acts on behalf of the needy (Psalm 109); and He installs His Son as King and Priest forever, seated at His right hand in majesty and dominion (Psalm 110). He is not only a mighty warrior but also an eternal priest—unshakable in justice and mercy.

2 Samuel 24; 1 Chronicles 21–22; Psalms 30

Common Theme

God’s mercy tempers His judgment, and His sovereign purposes are often accomplished even through human failure. Despite David’s sin in numbering Israel, God redirects the consequences into preparations for the temple—a place of mercy and worship.

Reflection Questions

• What does this passage reveal about how God responds to repentance and intercession?
• How do God’s judgments and mercies work together to accomplish His long-term purposes?

God Shot

God is both just and merciful. Though His wrath was stirred by David’s sin, His heart moved to compassion, and He stopped the angel’s destruction. God not only forgave but chose the very site of judgment to become the place of worship. He is a God who transforms consequences into holy ground.

Psalms 95, 97–99

Common Theme

These psalms proclaim the sovereign reign of the LORD over all creation and call His people to respond with reverent worship, joyful praise, and humble submission. God’s holiness, justice, and supremacy demand both awe and delight from those who know Him.

Reflection Questions

1. How does recognizing God as King affect the way I worship, obey, and trust Him today?
2. What does it mean to “rejoice in His holiness” (Psalm 97:12) in practical terms?

God Shot

The LORD reigns—not as a distant monarch, but as a present and powerful King whose justice, righteousness, and holiness define reality itself. He is not only exalted above all gods (Psalm 97:9), but He draws near to shepherd His people (Psalm 95:7), making His majesty both terrifying and tender.

2 Samuel 22–23; Psalm 57

Common Theme

God is a steadfast deliverer and protector for those who trust in Him. These chapters celebrate God’s faithfulness in raising up a righteous king, empowering him to overcome enemies, and responding to cries for mercy with saving power.

Questions

• How do these songs of David help shape our understanding of God’s role in both personal trials and national leadership?
• What does David’s legacy—both in his mighty men and in his final words—teach us about the kind of character God honors?

God Shot

God reveals Himself as a rock, fortress, and Savior who delights in rescuing the humble (2 Sam 22:2–20). He is the God who empowers His people for battle and establishes His covenant with those who fear Him. In Psalm 57, He is the Most High who fulfills His purpose, sends from heaven to save, and whose steadfast love reaches to the heavens. We see a God who exalts Himself above the heavens and yet stoops low to shield His servant with mercy and faithfulness.