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 4 multiple times for comprehension. Write down what you observe and any questions that come up as you read.
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: Another free online resource to aid your study is blueletterbible.org. This website has many powerful tools but can be confusing if you’ve never used it before. You can watch a helpful tutorial on how to navigate and use the site here.
You can practice using the site for yourself using Psalm 4. If you need a place to begin, look at the last line of verse 2 in the NLT translation: “How long will you continue your lies?” What does the word for “lies” mean in the original Hebrew language? How else has it been translated? Where else has it been used in Scripture? How does that increase your understanding of the passage and the psalm as a whole?
Step 4: Take Action
- What does Psalm 4 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?