More Than a Benediction

Subject: More Than a Benediction

Scripture Reading: Psalm 19

Memory Verse: Psalm 19: 14

Objective: To appreciate Psalm 19:14 as more than a sentence repeated after a religious session, but as a meaningful request.

Note: God is intentionally in His instructions to man. In many instances the verse 14 of Psalm 19 is repeated as a parting blessing at the end of a service. We are however, armed with the knowledge that our thoughts become words and subsequently, actions. Our words and meditation will truly defile us when they are not guided and guarded by God.

1. How essential did the psalmist consider the request in Psalm 19:12 - 14?

2. Why is it vital to make these prayer requests very early? 2 Timothy 2: 21 & 22; James 1: 14 & 15

3. What sin did Judas allow to have dominion over him and what did this lead him to do? John 12: 1 - 6; Luke 22:1 – 6, 21 & 22

Note: The reality is that Judas was called by Jesus, walked in His company, heard His teachings, experienced the power of His very presence, and yet remained unconverted is unbelievably sad. The fearful thought is, ‘If it happened then, it can happen now.’

4. How was Cain admonished in Genesis 4: 6 & 7, and what ensued when he failed? Genesis 4: 8 - 13

5. Describe the Joseph’s brothers’ act as a result of their failure to purge themselves of sinful thoughts. Genesis 37: 11 - 35

6. What should conscious believers be aware of after being warned about the deceitful and desperate wickedness of the heart? Psalm 19: 12; Psalm 51: 5 - 7

7. When is a sermon most effective? Psalm 51: 7 - 10 & 13

8. What statement by Christ in John 1: 47, can be applied to us today? And what would we want to hear later? Matthew 25: 34