Big Idea:
There is a peace, confidence, and security that comes when worship of God is our primary focus.
Scriptures:
Psalm 27
Matthew 7:24-27
Questions:
- What’s one area of life where you’ve recently felt either confident/secure or shaken/behind? What made the difference?
- When you think about the idea of the most important “one thing” in your life, what comes to mind?
- In Psalm 27:1–3 , David speaks with bold confidence: “Whom shall I fear?” What stands out to you about where his confidence comes from?
- Verse 4 says, “One thing I ask… that I may dwell in the house of the Lord.” What do you think David means by this? What might it look like to live this way in our lives today?
- The sermon suggests that we don’t set priorities based on efficiency but on affection. Do you agree? How do our loves shape our time, talent, and treasure?
- David moves from confidence (vv.1–6) to a prayer for mercy (vv.7–9) . What does that shift teach us about faith when fear or anxiety resurfaces?
- Verse 8 says, “Seek His face.” What does it practically mean to “seek God’s face” in everyday life?
- In Matthew 7:24–27 , Jesus describes building on rock versus sand. How does this connect to Psalm 27’s vision of making God our “one thing”?
- The sermon contends that many good things (family, career, health, wealth) make poor foundations. Why do you think good things can become unstable “ultimate things”?
- How might prioritizing worship—centering your life on God—bring peace and confidence in seasons of uncertainty?
- If you evaluated your current priorities honestly, what is competing most for first place in your life right now?
- What is one intentional step you could take this week to put Jesus first in a practical way (time, prayer, obedience, calendar, generosity, reconciliation, etc.)?
