Week 5 - Wisdom
Day 1 (1 hour of study - Monday, Aug 6th):
Mess hall: 10 mins - Read Ps. 37 in the New International Version (NIV) Version of the Scriptures *In your field journal, note what jumps out at you in this Psalm.
Swabbing the Deck & Peeling Potatoes: 25 minutes - Using the internet, find the answers to the following questions:
GENERAL:
1. Who penned this Psalm, when, and why?
2. Using the tools beside each verse on blueletterbible.com, define the words "Evil", "Wicked" and "Righteous". Notice that the way that the ancient Hebrews defined the righteous, evil, and wicked is not how we might normally think of it.
3. Re-read this Psalm, and make two lists as you re-read it (this will take a good 15 mins) - The blessings and instructions to the righteous, and then the characteristics of and results of the wicked.
***Record all your answers in your journal.
Stargazing: 10 minutes - Watch THIS youtube video - okay, it is silly, but it has some powerful elements too (like this great gospel song based on this verse in Psalm 37. This is mostly for some comic relief, or as a palette cleanser :)
Tidy cabin: 10 mins - Memorize Psalm 37 verses 3 & 4. If it helps, memorize them as if they were one verse together. (As usual, use the phrase 15 method).
Report to the upper deck:
5 mins - *Check-in on Facebook that you put in your hour of work with today's material
Day 2 (1 hour of study - Tuesday, Aug 7th):
Mess hall: 15 mins - Read Ps. 37 in the New Living Translation (NLT) Version of the Scriptures *In your field journal, note what jumps out at you in this Psalm today.
First Mate: 35 mins - Listen to THIS sermon by John Piper (just an audio file - no video here - and yes, Joh Piper again :) on Envy - *note what the Lord does in your heart as you listen to this.
Tidy cabin: 15 mins - Memorize Ps. 37:16 (using the phrase 15 method), and spend a few minutes reviewing the two verses from yesterday (for example, quote each verse 5 times without looking, then quote them together - back to back, a few times).
Report to the upper deck: 5 mins - *Check-in on Facebook that you put in your hour of work with today's material
Day 3 (1 hour of study - Wednesday, Aug 8th):
Mess Hall: 15 mins - Read Ps. 37 in The Message (MSG) version of the Scriptures. Today, if you are reading from a physical Bible, underline the words or phrases that especially speak to your heart.
*Or, as certain phrases or verses jump out at you, take the time to note them in your journal.
First Mate: 20 mins - Read this brief selection from Spurgeon's commentary on Psalm 37 (HERE - scroll down on the page to find the heading "Psalm 37) - notice that only his intro and exposition on verses 1-7 are there. That is to keep this commentary reading short and manageable - that also means that you can read it more slowly and thoughtfully and take more notes while reading it. *Note in your field journal any sentences that especially speak to your heart.
Break Time: 5 mins - Watch THIS youtube video - it is a song by gospel singer and songwriter, Fred Hammond, (one of my favorites! :) called "Promise Keeper (Psalm 37:25)".
Tidy cabin: 15 mins -
1. Pick your favorite verse from this chapter (or simply any 1 verse that interests you)
2. Pick 2 words or phrases or ideas that jump out at you the most
3. Search for OTHER PASSAGES IN THE BIBLE (anywhere in the whole Bible) that use those same words, or that use similar phrases, or talk about those same ideas. Use google, blueletterbible.com - or use a reference Bible - these will have other relevant passages in the notes for each verse.
4. What meaning does these cross-referenced passages add to the message of these two verses?
*Keep notes on this in your journal. If you have questions or problems, ask a parent or ask Sean (call or text 303-523-2315).
Report to the upper deck:
5 mins - *Check-in on Facebook that you put in your hour of work with today's material
Day 4 (1 hour of study - Thursday, Aug 9th):
*** Today will be focused on listening to Jesus, and on preparing a short teaching yourself from these Psalms. Today's hour of study - it will be even more important to find a QUIET, UNINTERRUPTED place to study. ***
Mess hall: 10 mins - Read Ps. 37 in your favorite version of the scriptures.
What is the Lord saying to you as you read these today? Note it...
Conversing with the Captain: 35 mins - Listening and preparing…
1. Spend 5-10 minutes of open listening to God (with pen and journal in front of you, close your eyes and focus on Jesus. Ask Him in your heart, "Lord what are you saying to me today?" Then, jot whatever comes to your mind and heart - thoughts, feelings impressions, words, verses, etc.)
2. Spend another 5 minutes dialoguing with the Lord about what you heard - Ask Him questions about it, thank Him for it, talk to Him about it, etc.
3. Take 5 minutes to brainstorm, on paper, what you could share with others about what you have learned and heard from Jesus this week while studying Psalms 37. What thought, or concept, or truth would you share with others if you could share anything from this week with them that might strengthen and encourage them?
4. 15 mins - prepare a short teaching on this for others. Imagine going to a church gathering and spending 10 minutes teaching everyone in your church family on this topic. How would you share it? Here are a few ideas:
-What key verse or verses would you use? Would you read the whole Psalm together perhaps?
-Perhaps take the approach of an introduction, middle, and conclusion. What would you say in the intro, the middle, and at the end of the teaching?
-Are there any stories or personal illustrations from your own life that you might share with the group to help bring the idea home?
-Make a simple outline of this teaching on paper.
-Consider sharing this with your own family, or with your church family. What is the Lord saying?
*Note any thoughts or impressions that come to your mind (That just might be the Captain speaking!)
Tidy cabin: 10 mins - Review Psalm 37:3,4 & 16 (practice quoting each of them 5 times without looking. If you can't do that, keep repeating it until you can :)
Report to the upper deck: 5 mins - *Check-in on Facebook that you put in your hour of work with today's material
Friday, Aug 10th - NO call today ***
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