COMMUNITY UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST

MORNING BIBLE STUDY INSPIRATION

November 10, 2013
Hold on to Faith

Opening Meditation:

Opening Prayer:
Today, I dedicate myself to something greater than self. I make an investment of my
time, effort, thought, and activity. The investment of acting on the guidance of the
Christ Spirit. I will allow the Christ Spirit to make me a greater blessing to those with
whom I associate. I dedicate myself to living in the Christ way. I pray that I remain
true to my dedication to Christ directed thought and action. May God always choose
the way and the words for me to use wisely, that uplift others.
In Jesus Christ's name Amen

Scripture Text: Psalm 145:1-5, 17-21
145:1 I will extol you, my God and King, and bless your name forever and ever.
145:2 Every day I will bless you, and praise your name forever and ever.
145:3 Great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised; his greatness is unsearchable.
145:4 One generation shall laud your works to another, and shall declare your mighty
acts.
145:5 On the glorious splendor of your majesty, and on your wondrous works, I will
meditate.
145:17 The LORD is just in all his ways, and kind in all his doings.
145:18 The LORD is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth.
145:19 He fulfills the desire of all who fear him; he also hears their cry, and saves
them.
145:20 The LORD watches over all who love him, but all the wicked he will destroy.
145:21 My mouth will speak the praise of the LORD, and all flesh will bless his holy
name forever and ever.

Focus Questions
1. If abundance is God's big idea, why do we seem more ruled by a scarcity mentality?

2. Are the words of this psalm lovely thoughts, but irrelevant to how we order our
lives, as individuals and as a community?

3. Why do you think the psalms speak of God "destroying" some people?

4. Do you think of happiness, and prosperity, as a reward for faithfulness?

5. Do you believe there is "elemental generosity at the root of our human life"? Why
or why not?



***Next Week: Isaiah 65:17-25 Infinite Possibilities***