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Psalm 118:1-29

March 24, 2024 • Ben Potloff • Psalm 118

Psalm 118:1-29 | Ben Potloff | "Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!" As Jesus rode triumphantly into Jerusalem, the crowds joyfully quoted Psalm 118 and recognized Jesus as the long-awaited king of Israel. Jesus came not only as the rightful king but as the one who would lay down his life for his rebellious people.

MAIN IDEA

Lift up your voice, the Lord Saves.

OUTLINE

I. God loves (vv. 1-4, 29)

II. God saves (vv. 5-18, 25-26)

III. God’s people praise (vv. 19-24, 27-29)

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

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Knowing God

March 31, 2024 • Ben Potloff • Psalm 16

Psalm 16:1-11 | Ben Potloff | "For you will not abandon my soul to Sheol, or let your holy one see corruption." Looking back on Jesus' glorious resurrection, the Apostles remembered words originally penned by King David a thousand years before. God, faithful to his promises, delivered his Anointed One from the power of sin and death. MAIN IDEA To know God is to have life. OUTLINE I. People who know God worship God. (vv. 1-4) II. People who know God are satisfied in God. (vv. 5-6) III. People who know God are led by God. (vv. 7-8) IV. People who know God hope in God. (vv. 9-11) DISCUSSION QUESTIONS Coming soon

Forsaken

March 29, 2024 • Andrew Murch, Ben Potloff • Psalm 22

Psalm 22:1-31 | Andrew Murch & Ben Potloff | On the cross, Jesus cried out, quoting Psalm 22, saying, "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?" The Son experienced the anguish of separation from the Father so that sinners would not have to if they would put their faith in Jesus and be saved. On Good Friday, we remember and reflect on the cost of our redemption.