For a detailed overview of the POST study method, refer to Monday’s email or go to tpcc.org/dbr and find Week 1: Day 1 of Summer in the Psalms.
Step 1: Pray and Prepare
Invite the Holy Spirit into your time, asking Him to teach you and speak to your heart. Turn over anything that may be distracting you.
Before starting the next step, take a few minutes to prepare. Read over the notes you've taken this week to refresh your memory on the Psalms.
Step 2: Observe
Read Psalm 3 multiple times for comprehension. Write down what you observe and any questions that come up as you read.
Study Tip: Psalm 3 is the first psalm that includes a title or “superscript.” This is the phrase that begins the psalm and often states the author. Don’t skip over these when they’re included – today's psalm tells us what was happening in the author’s life when he wrote it!
Step 3: Seek Out
Now read other translations, commentaries, or study Bible notes to check your work from Step 2, gain further insight into the passage, and answer any remaining questions you have.
Step 4: Take Action
- What does Psalm 3 teach you about God and following Him?
- What is God saying to you as you read His Word and listen to His voice?
- What do you need to do to obey?