1. BLESS THE LORD Psalm 103

2. HOW TO STUDY A PSALM Pray for insight & humility Read it all at once Answer 4 questions

3. PSALM 103 1.What’s the big idea?

4. PSALM 103 1.What’s the big idea? “Bless the Lord” = give thanks to God Psalm 100:4 Enter His gates with thanksgiving And His courts with praise. Give thanks to Him, bless His name.”

5. PSALM 103 1.What’s the big idea? “Bless the Lord” = give thanks to God Deuteronomy 8:10 When you have eaten and are satisfied, you shall bless the LORD your God for the good land which He has given you.

6. PSALM 103 1.What’s the big idea? “Bless the Lord” = give thanks to God for all His “benefits” (v2)

7. PSALM 103 1.What’s the big idea? “Bless the Lord” Choose to thank God for EVERYTHING He has given you.

8. PSALM 103 2.What does it reveal about me? I am frail & forgettable I am sinful Summary: My need is great!

9. PSALM 103 3.What does it reveal about God? Great in grace  “lovingkindness”  “compassion”  “forgiveness” Great in power

10. PSALM 103 4.How should I respond? Believe it receive God’s blessings through faith Give God thanks pray for 10 minutes without asking for anything Reverently obey Him give thanks to empower obedience

11. BLESS THE LORD Psalm 103