Discussion Questions

Sermon Overview:

When the world is out of control, trust in God, our supreme king.

1. What authority does God have? God permanently governs over his world.

2. How strong is God's authority? God is stronger than all he has made—he is greater than the things that are greater than us.

3. How has God used his authority for our good? God has come near and spoken for us to enjoy the never-ending goodness of his rule.

Digging Deeper:

Read Psalm 93

1. From the passage, what did you pick up about God’s ruling authority over the world?

2. Kyle explained that God permanently governs over his world. What is going really bad, out of control, crazy in this world and how can you personally apply this truth?

3. What difference does it make that God is greater than the things that are greater than us in this world?

4. What in our lives makes us “forget God” and the truth that He is stronger than all He has made?

5. What uncertainties, fears, and anxieties do you experience when you forget God’s ruling authority?

6. How has God used his authority for our good?

Clue: Think of a nation without any ruling authority.

7. How does the depiction of God’s authority in this Psalm connect to the New Testament understanding of Jesus’ kingship?

8. What are the hard things you are experiencing now in your life? If it’s about someone else’s situation, how does this situation affect you? What is hard for you?

9. Who around you is struggling with fear and anxiety? How can we help you articulate encouragement from this passage for that person?

Prayer