July 7, 2023
July Focus of the Month
Pray For the Men’s Event Tomorrow
This message will deal with the fact that a man of God is a worshiper. This is likely the most important of the messages in this series since what and how we worship determines how we lead, stay focused, and devote ourselves to the church. Pray that this will impact the men of our church as they gather together to worship the Lord.
Family Weekend Dates
Family Weekend will be this September 22nd-24th. We will have our Friday evening Banquet, multiple Saturday morning breakout sessions, and church picnic on Sunday afternoon. And the return of the picnic means the return of the Life Group Games, which we will keep to only one hour! This will help make it easier for everyone to participate. We will ensure this is a fun hour of competition for every life group!
Deacon Meeting Details
July 28th, 6pm-8:30pm, will be our next Deacon Meeting. Join us for dinner, fellowship, and an encouraging time of devotion. We will be meeting at the Stonehill Church Offices (1608 N Meridian Rd, Meridian, ID 83642) in their chapel space. Please let Cody know (cody@compassbible.tv) if you can’t make it for any reason.
Application Questions:
Summer in the Psalms
David’s Greatest Hit
Psalm 23
Psalm 23 is the most popular and familiar Psalm. How has this Psalm encouraged you in your life? What stood out to you from this study of Psalm 23 and what difference will that make in your thinking and living?
Reread Psalm 23:1. Meditate on the reality that Yahweh is your shepherd. What are some of the reasons that you fail to trust in him? What are some of the reasons you should trust him more than you do?
Read Matthew 6:32-33. What are some of the ways misdirected desires can negatively affect your contentment? What will it look like this week for you to “seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness” this week?
Read Psalm 23:4. What are some of the “evils” you personally are most tempted to fear? How do the promised provision and protection of God give you courage in the face of those specific fears?
Read 1 Thessalonians 4:17-18. How should the reality that “we will always be with the Lord” be encouraging to you this week? As you encounter various difficulties this week, be intentional to remind yourself of this truth.
