Grant Fishbook, Lead Teaching Pastor
Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good;
his love endures forever.
Let the redeemed of the Lord tell their story—
Psalm 107:1-2a
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Four Groups of in Psalm 107
The Wanderers: Some wandered in desert wastelands, finding no way to a city where they could settle. They were hungry and thirsty, and their lives ebbed away. (verses 4-5)
The Prisoners: Some sat in darkness, in utter darkness, prisoners suffering in iron chains, because they rebelled against God’s commands and despised the plans of the Most High. (verses 10-11)
The Rebels: Some became fools through their rebellious ways and suffered affliction because of their iniquities. (verse 17)
The Drifters: Some went out on the sea in ships; they were merchants on the mighty waters. They saw the works of the Lord, his wonderful deeds in the deep. For he spoke and stirred up a tempest that lifted high the waves. They mounted up to the heavens and went down to the depths; in their peril their courage melted away. (verses 23-26)
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Four , each one of them created by their own choices.
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Then they cried out to the Lord in their trouble,
and he delivered them from their distress. (verses 6, 13, 19, 28)
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He led them by a straight way to a city where they could settle. (verse 7)
To the wanderers, he offers a home.
He brought them out of darkness, the utter darkness, and broke away their chains. (verse 14)
To the prisoners, he offers freedom
He sent out his word and healed them; he rescued them from the grave (verse 20)
To the rebels, he offers healing.
He stilled the storm to a whisper; the waves of the sea were hushed. (verse 29)
To the drifters, he offers calm and a place to anchor.
Then they cried to the Lord in their trouble,
and he delivered them from their distress. Psalm 107:13
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One Corporate Song of
Let the one who is wise heed these things
and ponder the loving deeds of the Lord. Psalm 107:43
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Small Group Questions
- What was the highlight of your Thanksgiving?
- What are you most looking forward to or dreading in the upcoming Christmas season?
- Which of the four types of people do you most relate to? Why?
- Read Psalm 107 out loud. What do you hear God saying through this song?
- What action does Psalm 107:43 prompt you to move on today?
- How can we pray for you right now and throughout the week?