Within this sermon series companion, you will find space each week for notes on the sermon and Scripture text, reflection questions, and prompts to discuss your reflections with others. When considering the reflection questions, the goal is not to answer everything or have all the “right” answers―instead, let these questions serve as a starting point for curiosity in your conversation with God and others. See the Appendix of this guide for more resources and opportunities to engage with this study.
NB: Sermon schedule is subject to change at the discretion of the pastors.
Week 1: (Psalm 23:1) – Walt Quick
Week 2: (Psalm 23:2-3a) – Meghan DeJong
Week 3: (Psalm 23:3b-4) – Dave Swaim
Week 4: (Psalm 23:5) – John Mury
Week 5: (Psalm 23:6) – Abby Rice (Highrock Online only)
We hope that all small group discussions are lively and enriching, but sometimes tough topics will be discussed. The Conversation Covenant* is an agreement to hold respect and grace toward all participants within a small group, no matter the conversation. Please adhere to the Conversation Covenant, or think about how to create one that fits your context.
I pledge:
*Adapted from https://conversational-leadership.net/conversation-covenant/
Bonhoeffer, Dietrich, et al. Life Together; Prayerbook of the Bible. Fortress Press, 2005.
Brueggemann, Walter, and W. H. Bellinger. Psalms. University Press, 2014.
Brueggemann, Walter. The Message of the Psalms. Augsburg Publishing House, 1984.
Creach, Jerome F.D. Interpretation Bible Studies: Psalms. Geneva Press, 1998.
Gaventa, Beverly, et al.. The New Interpreter’s Bible, One-Volume Commentary. Abingdon Press, 2010.
Waltke, Bruce K., et al. The Psalms as Christian Worship: A Historical Commentary. William B. Eerdmans Pub. Co., 2010.
Before your small group gathering, complete the following and reflect on the discussion questions. These will be the basis for your small group time.
Use these questions as a launching point for your small group conversation. Open with a check-in/getting-to-know-you question. Group opener options are available in the Appendix.
Pray about what came up in your conversation and for the week ahead.
“The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing.”
Before your small group gathering, complete the following and reflect on the discussion questions. These will be the basis for your small group time.
Use these questions as a launching point for your small group conversation. Open with a check-in/getting-to-know-you question. Group opener options are available in the Appendix.
Pray about what came up in your conversation and for the week ahead.
“He makes me lie down in green pastures,
he leads me beside quiet waters,
he refreshes my soul.”
Before your small group gathering, complete the following and reflect on the discussion questions. These will be the basis for your small group time.
Use these questions as a launching point for your small group conversation. Open with a check-in/getting-to-know-you question. Group opener options are available in the Appendix.
Pray about what came up in your conversation and for the week ahead.
“He guides me along the right paths for his name’s sake.
Even though I walk
through the darkest valley,
I will fear no evil,
for you are with me;
your rod and your staff,
they comfort me.”
Before your small group gathering, complete the following and reflect on the discussion questions. These will be the basis for your small group time.
Use these questions as a launching point for your small group conversation. Open with a check-in/getting-to-know-you question. Group opener options are available in the Appendix.
Pray about what came up in your conversation and for the week ahead.
“You prepare a table before me
in the presence of my enemies.
You anoint my head with oil;
my cup overflows
Before your small group gathering, complete the following and reflect on the discussion questions. These will be the basis for your small group time.
Use these questions as a launching point for your small group conversation. Open with a check-in/getting-to-know-you question. Group opener options are available in the Appendix.
Pray about what came up in your conversation and for the week ahead.
“Surely your goodness and love will follow me
all the days of my life,
and I will dwell in the house of the Lord
Forever.”