Look Up

Psalm 8 ESV

Our lives are shaped by whatever captures our attention. Yet in a world of endless distractions, we rarely stop long enough to lift our eyes and behold the glory of God. But as we behold the majesty of God in creation and the greatness of His love revealed in Christ, our perspective begins to change. We discover that God's greatness doesn't diminish our value, it gives it meaning. Sometimes the greatest change in our lives doesn't come from trying harder, it comes from looking higher.

1. Does the “Scale of Me” tend toward pride or insecurity in your life?

2. What in creation speaks to you of God’s majesty, both his greatness and his goodness?

3. Read Psalm 8:4 in the CSB & NASB versions as well as the ESV. God always makes decisions that are for our good. How many different words are used to describe God’s care?

       a. How often does your decision-making consider God? Can you tell of the consequences of a decision you made without considering or consulting God?

4. When has something happened in your life that was a direct result of God’s goodness?

5. Read Hebrews 2. How do you explain God’s love to an unbeliever?

6. Read 1 Corinthians 1:26-31— Pastor Luke listed some examples of God using weakness (Abraham, Moses, David, Mary, the fishermen disciples). Is there another story in the Bible where God does this?

7. Where do we see harm in “looking inward” in today’s culture?

8. If we find our place, worth, & purpose in looking up to God, where do those who reject God find it?

9. Is there an aspect of creation you’re going to study or observe?

10. What verse did you mediate on last week?

       a. How did it change you?