Reflection Questions:
1. Notice that in this psalm it starts off by saying that when you search for wisdom you will find the “knowledge of God”, and it comes from the mouth of the Lord. This wisdom will protect you from “wicked men” and “adulteress”. It will help you “keep to the paths of the righteous.” With so many benefits, why is it hard to pursue and accept wisdom?
2. In what way has the wisdom mentioned in this psalm been a shield in your life?

Reflection Questions:
1. There are seven stages or events described here in God’s plan to create a new community of believers. What are these stages (verses 4, 5, 7, 9, 10, 11-12, 13-14? When will all of this reach fulfillment?
2. How does this cosmic overview leave you feeling?

Reflection Questions:
1. What gives Paul the confidence that he will be “clothed with …heavenly dwelling”? (v. 5)
2. What is wrong with highly valuing beauty and youth? How often do you long for the heavenly body promised to believers at the resurrection?

Reflection Questions:
1. In what ways does the new Jerusalem restore what God created in the Garden of Eden? (Verses 3-5)
2. What difference does it make that God has told us what the future holds?

Reflection Questions:
1. In what way are verses 40-43 a summary of the gospel message?
2. What was the significance about the words exchanged between Jesus and the criminal on the cross? What is the underlying assumption behind the criminal’s words to Jesus? What does it show about him? What do Jesus’ words tell about Jesus?

Reflection Questions:
1. What do you think it will be like living without fear, pain, or death and with the continual and direct presence of God?
2. How do you feel about the fact that the Holy City will be your hometown? How do you feel about the fact that this is what Jesus has prepared you for?

Reflection Questions:
1. Abraham was described as looking forward to “a better country”, a city “whose architect and builder is God.” Do you share the same hope with him? Can you imagine what this city is like? What great things do you imagine God is preparing in that city for you?
2. In what concrete ways can we demonstrate the truth that we are “aliens and strangers” on earth?

Reflection Questions:
1. Death is not a popular topic for discussion, but what does Paul teach concerning things after a believer’s physical death? What is the mystery that Paul wants his readers to know (v. 51-52)?
2. Based on Paul’s teaching, how do you imagine it will be like when we are given the imperishable body?

Reflection Questions:
1. What do you think is the relationship between “God cannot be mocked” and “a man reaps what he sows”? Why did Paul use this image to explain the reason why God cannot be mocked?
2. As you reflect on what you have “sown” this year, what “harvest” are you expecting: Weeds? A large crop? Weak unhealthy plants? Why? What can you do this week to “sow to the Spirit”?

Reflection Questions:
1. How did David want the Lord to protect him? (Verses 3-5, 8-10)
2. Of what is David most afraid (v. 8)? Where does he focus his attention to overcome temptation and difficulties?