Finish the verse: “I have hidden your word in my heart so that I might ______________________.”
not sin against you.
What does it mean to “hide” God’s Word in your heart?
to remember it.
Name one way you can hide God’s Word in your heart.
reading or memorizing Scripture
Who wrote many of the Psalms?
David
Say one Bible verse you know.
any correct verse.
Which Psalm teaches us about hiding God’s Word in our hearts (which chapter)?
Psalm 119.
Why is memorizing Scripture better than only hearing it once?
it stays with us and helps us later
You’re tempted to lie—what should you do with God’s Word?
Remember what God says about truth and resist the urge to tell a lie.
What does the word “Psalm” mean?
a song or poem
What city's walls fell after marching around them?
Jericho
Explain in your own words what Psalm 119:11 teaches us about God’s Word.
Example answer: God’s Word should be remembered and guide our choices.
How does hiding God’s Word help us when no one else is watching?
it helps us make right choices.
Which is harder: memorizing God’s Word or obeying it? Why?
Various answers acceptable here.
True or False: Psalms is the longest book in the Bible.
True!!
What is the shortest verse in the Bible?
Jesus Wept (John 11:35).
Say Psalm 119:11 from memory without help.
“I have hidden your word in my heart so that I might not sin against you."
Give a real-life example of how a Bible verse could stop you from sinning.
Example: It could remind you of what is right and give you the courage to walk away from a bad situation.
Think of a time this week when you could use a Bible verse. What would it be and why?
Various answers are acceptable here.
What do the Psalms teach us about how we can talk to God? Name two ways.
With honesty, praise, prayer, emotion, disappointment, joy, gratitude, etc.
Which book of the Bible follows 2 Corinthians?
Galatians