Aug. 25, 2024

Psalm 127

Who Is Your Builder?

1. Solomon

A. Builder

1 Kings 3:1-2

2 Chronicles 8:1-8

B. The LORD’s Building for David

2 Samuel 7:25-28

2. In Vain (vs. 1, 2)

A. The LORD Builds the House

B. The LORD Watches over the city

C. Sleeping Habits

Mark 4:26-29

"The vanity of rising early or staying up late in verse 2 is a gentle reminder to us that getting our daily sleep and taking our weekly Sabbath are basic ways that we express our trust in the Lord." Timothy Tennent, “Trusting in What Is Truly Lasting: Psalm 127"

D. The Bottom Line again is trust and provision

3. Children (vs. 3-5)

A. Heritage/Reward

B. Arrows/Full Quiver

Matthew 18:5-6

1 Corinthians 7:6-8

C. God with us again! In the gate

Joshua 24:14-15

Reflection:

1. Where have you found significance and meaning in your life?

2. How has family been modeled to you? How has Jesus influenced your family life?

Follow UP in the Word through the Week…

Monday:

Read: 2 Samuel 7:25-28

What did David want to build? What did God promise David? How does that promise carry over to us Christians?

Tuesday:

Read: Mark 4:26-29

What are the two things Jesus compares? How can you see that comparison playing out in real life?

Wednesday:

Read: Matthew 18:5-6

What does Jesus claim about the value of children? How do we value children today and how does it compare to what Jesus claims?

Thursday:

Read: 1 Kings 3:1, 2

Psalm 127 that we heard from on Sunday is attributed to Solomon. When you read 1 Kings 3 how does it compare to what the Psalm says?

Friday:

Read: 2 Chronicles 8:1-8

What was Solomon building according to this account? Again how does that compare to Psalm 127 and other facts you know about Solomon’s life?

Saturday:

Read: Joshua 24:14-15

What does Joshua command in these verses? How have you applied this in your life? What does it look like to serve the Lord?