Resolutions (Psalm 39)

Resolutions (Psalm 39) The road to godliness begins with accepting the fact that only God can transform you and being willing to walk the road he calls you to, no matter how hard. I. The Righteousness of Self (vv. 1-3) A. “God’s Way Didn’t Work” B. ”Things Only Got Worse” (vv. 2-3) C. “What’s the Use in Trying?” II. The Discipline of the Lord (vv. 4-6, 11-12) A. Praying for Humility (vv. 4-6) B. When Pilgrims Build Monuments (vv. 6, 11-12) C. Welcoming Discipline (vv. 11-12) III. The Righteousness of God (vv. 7-13) A. The God Who Silently Conquers Sin (vv. 7, 9) B. Learning to Be Silent (in Christ) (vv. 8-12) C. Patient Waiting (The Road to Happiness) (v. 13) D. Celebrating the Silent Savior Discussion Questions 1. Monday—Do you ever feel overwhelmed by your sin? How do you think the Lord wants you to respond at times like this? 2. Tuesday—Have you ever obeyed God in order to try to get someone to change and then felt discouraged when it “didn’t work”? What is wrong with this approach? 3. Wednesday—What was meant in the sermon by “pilgrims building monuments”? What are some examples of ways you have done this? 4. Thursday—What does it mean that Jesus is a “Silent Savior”? Why did he need to be silent while standing trial before Pilate? 5. Friday—Why do you think Psalm 39 ends with a request, but no answer? What does it mean to patiently wait for the Lord?