Lent in the Living Room
Lent is an important time in the life of the church. Just as Jesus spent 40 days in the wilderness fasting and praying before beginning his ministry (Matthew 4:1-11), the church today spends the 40 days of Lent praying and preparing for our Easter celebration.
This Lent, our church-wide sermon series will focus on Praying through the Psalms. As we face uncertain times in an ever-changing world where truth seems to be relative, and the church seems to become less and less relevant in our culture, it is important that we slow down the pace of life and get back to the basics of prayer.
Please join your parish small group this Lent as the church studies and prays through six Psalms through the ministry of Lent In The Living Room. To register for a group, please click here.
Take this opportunity to clear your calendars, be still, and know that He is God. (Ps 46:10)
Lent in the Living Room Schedule
Week 1: February 14
- Text: Psalm 1
- Theme: Praying the Scripture
- Group Discussion Questions:
- Who has had the greatest influence on your life? (excluding Jesus.)
- Read the passage out loud. Take 2 minutes and mark-up the words or phrases that stick out to you. Share your thoughts.
- What stood out to you in the sermon this past Sunday and why?
- What are dangers of a bad influence? What are the benefits of a good influence?
- Is there a Scripture that means more to you than all the others? Why?
- How should we let Scripture influence our prayer life? fellowship? decisions?
- How do you feel, knowing "the Lord watches over the way of the righteous"?
- Who are you praying for to invite to church?
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Week 2: February 21
- Text: Psalm 5:1-7
- Theme: God Hears Our Prayers
- Group Discussion Questions:
- What or who gave you comfort as you were growing up?
- Read Psalm 5:1-7 out loud. Take 1-2 minutes to meditate on the scripture and mark the words or phrases that stick out to you. Share what spoke to you in the passage.
- What stood out to you in the sermon this past Sunday? Why?
- Read verse 1. When is (would be) the best time for you to be alone with God?
- Read verse 3. How difficult is it to wait for God to answer your prayers? Why?
- Read verse 7. How would you measure your reverence toward God in all of life?
- Read verse 7. How have you experienced God's great mercy?
- Who are you praying for to invite to church?
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Week 3: February 28
- Text: Psalm 8:1-9
- Theme: Praising God in Prayer
- Group Discussion Questions:
- What stood out to you in the sermon this past Sunday? Why?
- Read Psalm 8:1-9 out loud. Take 1-2 minutes to meditate on the scripture and mark the words or phrases that stick out to you. Share what spoke to you in the passage.
- What words can you use to describe God and His works?
- Read verse 2. What benefits do children have that adults lose too easily?
- How well do you understand your description of God?
- What's in it for God? Why does God care?
- Where is David's focus? How would that shape him?
- When David considers God's work, what happens?
- Who are you praying to invite to church?
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Week 4: March 7
- Text: Psalm 27:1-14
- Theme: Releasing Our Fears to God in Prayer
- Group Discussion Questions:
- What stood out to you in the sermon this past Sunday? Why?
- Read Psalm 27 out loud. Take 1-2 minutes to meditate on the scripture and mark the words or phrases that stick out to you. Share what spoke to you in the passage.
- How can we keep the LORD the stronghold of our lives?
- What/Who is your biggest enemy? What one thing do you ask of the Lord? What is your #1 priority?
- What do you think it means to seek His face?
- How confident are you in God and His goodness?
- Do circumstances change that confidence? Why or why not?
- How well can you "wait for the Lord"?
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March 15-19 is Spring Break for HPISD
Some groups may choose not to meet that week. March 15-19 is scheduled to be Week 5 of the six week study. If your group decides not to meet during spring break then have the group read the text for Week 5 on their own, but move on to the text for Week 6 and discuss it for Week 6. All text is important, but it is more important that your group stays on pace each week with the sermon series.
Week 5: March 14
- Text: Psalm 23
- Theme: Finding Comfort from God in Prayer
- Group Discussion Questions:
- What stood out to you in the sermon this past Sunday? Why?
- Read Psalm 23 out loud. Take 1-2 minutes to meditate on the scripture and mark the words or phrases that stick out to you. Share what spoke to you in the passage.
- Why is this Psalm so popular?
- v1 : When did you first accept the LORD as your shepherd?
- v1 : What do you think it means to "not be in want"?
- v3 : How are you guided in the "paths of righteousness"?
- v4 & v6 : Since Jesus is always with us, why do we sometimes feel that He has left us?
- How do we recognize the "goodness and love" in life?
- Who are you praying for to invite to church?
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Week 6: March 21
- Text: Psalm 85:1-8
- Theme: Prayer for Personal and Corporate Revival
- Group Discussion Questions:
- What stood out to you in the sermon this past Sunday? Why?
- Read Psalm 85: 1-8 out loud. Take 1-2 minutes to meditate on the scripture and mark the words or phrases that stick out to you. Share what spoke to you in the passage.
- How often do you intentionally reflect upon what the Lord has done in your life?
- What in your life may be displeasing to the Lord?
- How can the Lord create a revival in your life?
- Verse 7: What does "unfailing love" mean to you?
- Verse 8: What do you think it means that "he promises peace to his people"?
- Verse 8: How do you "not return to folly" in your daily life?
- Who are you praying for to invite to church?
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