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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