A Plowman’s Song - (Psalm 79)

A Plowman’s Song Psalm 79 One of the greatest gifts God ever gives you is something that brings humility because humility is the only road to glory. I. Two Options (vv. 1-12) A. The Situation (vv. 1-4) B. Find Fault with God (vv. 5-7, 10-12) C. Find Fault with Self (vv. 8-9) II. One Hope (vv. 1-10) A. The Name (vv. 5-9; Exodus 34:6–7) B. For God’s Sake (vv. 1-10) C. For Your Benefit (v. 9; cf. 1 Peter 4:17) III. Three Lessons (v. 8-9, 12-13) A. Repent (vv. 8-9) B. Give Thanks (v. 13; Luke 17:11-19) C. Show Like Kindness (v. 12) D. Street Signs on the Road to Glory (Romans 8:16-17) Discussion Starters 1. Monday—What does it mean to “save face”? What drives the desire to save face? Is this a good or bad thing? 2. Tuesday—Why do you think people find fault with God when things get hard? What does this response assume? Why is it dangerous? 3. Wednesday—What does humility sound like when times get hard? Why is repentance more seen than heard? 4. Thursday—Why is God’s name your only hope when your world comes crashing down? Does God acting for his own sake mean that he is not acting for your benefit? 5. Friday—Why do you think this sermon was titled “A Plowman’s Song”? How does God want you to think of yourself as a plowman? How does this psalm teach you to pray?