Note: We're closing out the "Summer in the Psalms" Daily Bible Reading series this week. Starting Monday, August 5, we invite you to join us as we transition our Daily Bible Reading archives to a Bible reading plan, complete with a Scripture to reference for each day. There will no longer be daily emails - instead, you'll want to visit our website or the App for what we're reading each day. We're looking forward to reading the Bible together!
For the introduction to Summer in the Psalms and a detailed overview of the POST study method, refer to https://tpcc.org/daily-bible-reading/introduction-and-psalm-1.
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 have from previous weeks to refresh your memory on the Psalms. What stuck with you from Psalms 34-38? What questions do you still have from what we’ve read so far?
Step 2: Observe
Read Psalm 39 multiple times for comprehension. Write down what you observe and any questions that come up as you read. If you want a refresher on some of the observation methods you can use, refer to the POST study method guide linked above.
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.
Study Tip: Who is David speaking to in this Psalm? Who did he refrain from speaking to, and why? (See verses 1-3.)
Step 4: Take Action
· What does Psalm 39 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?