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What To Do When Life Takes A Bad Turn// Summer of Psalms // 07.20.25
Continuing our Summer of Psalms, we turn to Psalm 3, a Psalm of David. To say that David is being put through the ringer is an understatement. David’s life has taken a bad turn. His son is against him, friends have turned on him, people are telling him that God has abandoned him, and then there is one man throwing rocks at him while verbally abusing David. Yeah, I’d say life is bad. But it is in this Psalm that we can learn some important lessons in David’s response to these attacks. Join me as we dive into the inner workings of the man David and how he dealt with his miserable situation.
MESSAGE NOTES:
What To Do When Life Takes A Bad Turn
Psalms 3:1-2
David...
1. Trust God rather than what __________________________
Psalms 3:3
2. Can sleep because God is __________________________
Psalms 3:4-5
James 1:6-8
3. Will not succumb to __________________________
Psalms 3:6-8
Discussion Questions – 07.20.25
Psalm 3. Another great Psalm, this one written by David. As we enjoy doing Bible studies, read the entire Psalm four or five times, since it is only eight verses. It is obvious that David is in a tough, unwanted situation. Write down your thoughts, questions, and insights to share with your group. Remember to take your time to glean from the text.
1. II Samuel chapters 15 and 16 give us the background to what David is experiencing and writing about. His angry son Absalom has turned on him and taken the city and David’s throne. Friends have turned on David, and David has to flee the city. How would you feel if you were David? Explain
2. In Psalm 3:1-3, David shares how people have risen against him and are saying, “There is no deliverance for you in God.” Meaning, your situation is beyond hope. This is your life now. But David’s answer in verse 3 is, “But You, O Lord, are a shield about me.” Describe a time when you had to trust God rather than what people were saying about you or your situation.
3. David can sleep during all this turmoil. Why can he sleep and we can’t, and we both serve the same God? Explain that to me.
4. In verse 6, during it all, David says, “I will not be afraid.” Two questions: First, in our difficult situations, what kind of thoughts would fear lead to? Explain Second: In our difficult situations, what kind of thoughts SHOULD security in God lead to? Explain
5. Now you must think back to the message. Psalm 3:4 David writes, “God answered me from His holy mountain.” Thinking about what has just happened to David, why is this a very comforting statement? Get specific.
6. Now let’s look at one aspect of David being driven out of Jerusalem by his son. Read II Samuel 16:5-14. This is when David is fleeing the city. What impresses you about David? There should be many things. Write out a few and discuss with your group.
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