August 3, 2025
Psalms of Ascent
Where Does Your Help Come From?
We humans need help! The question is, where will we turn for it? Psalm 121 invites us to look to God for true help.
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Questions:
Psalm 121
- What do people in our culture tend to rely on to get security and significance? (What cultural idols do we have?)
- What are you most tempted to turn to for security and help apart from God?
- What promises do you notice in Psalm 121? Which one(s) most encourage you today?
- How does Psalm 121 point to Jesus?
- How would you explain Psalm 121 to a spiritually curious friend?
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Luke 1:26-38 - This Christmas, discover how God is on the move—sending Gabriel to Mary in Nazareth and inviting ordinary people into the greatest story ever told. Explore Mary’s costly yet courageous “yes” and what it reveals about the Christian life.
Luke 1:5-17 - The first Christmas bursts to life with promise and purpose—God sets His plan in motion, beginning in Jerusalem with an elderly priest and a miraculous birth announcement. Excitement is rising, and the story is just beginning.
Mark 3:32-35 - Discover why community is the most essential practice for following Jesus. This week’s passage highlights the kind of people we’re called to walk with—those who do the will of God.
Jn. 15:5-17 - Discover how staying connected to Jesus—the true vine—produces lasting spiritual fruit. Learn how a simple Rule of Life, shaped by practices like prayer, Scripture, sabbath, solitude, community, and service, helps us remain rooted in Him.
Mark 2:17 - Jesus came to call sinners—those who know they miss the mark. Following him begins with humility and self-awareness, not perfection.
