September 7, 2025


The Story of God Through the Songs of His People
"Psalm 8: Majestic Praise"

Seeing God rightly, seeing ourselves humbly, and lifting His name high.

Before you begin

Take a moment to pray and ask the Lord to speak to you through His Word, to give you wisdom and understanding of His Word, and to transform you according to His Word.

Read Psalm 8.

As you read, consider these questions:

1. What is this text teaching me about God?

2. What is this text teaching me about me?

3. How do I apply this text to my life?

Text specific questions: Feel free to pick any of the following questions to work through individually and with your house church. Don’t feel like you have to get through them all, allow the Holy Spirit to lead you during your time together.

Remember, as we open our hearts, our Bibles, and our lives, let’s be sure that our pursuit and discussions lead us to Jesus, His Word, personal honesty, and actual action in the ways we live & lead others. 

1. Look Up – Get a God-Centered Perspective.

  • When was the last time you stopped long enough to really notice God’s creation? What does it reveal to you about who God is and His care for you? 

  • What’s one area of your life that feels “too big for you” right now? What would it look like to surrender that to the Lord? How might looking up to God change your perspective?

  • Begin each day with a simple breath prayer: “Lord, You are majestic; You are mindful of me.” Then write down one way you saw God’s majesty each day (sunrise, kindness of a friend, answered prayer).

2. Live Out – Remember your crown and calling.

  • Do you struggle more with pride (thinking too highly of yourself) or with insecurity (forgetting your God-given dignity)?

  • How does knowing that you are crowned with glory and honor as God’s image-bearer change the way you see yourself? Others?

  • Place a sticky note on your mirror or somewhere you will see it with the words: “Crowned with glory and honor.” Let this truth shape how you see yourself each morning.

  • What is one way you can intentionally live out your calling this week? Do that! 

3. Lift High – Praise is your weapon.

  • Where do lies, discouragement, or fear have the loudest voice in your mind right now?

  • How have you experienced praise shifting your focus from problems to God’s presence?

  • Would you commit to fighting this week’s battles with worship rather than worry?  Create a “fight playlist” — a list of worship songs that declare God’s truth. Use it whenever you feel overwhelmed.

Challenge: Memorize Psalm 8! Let the Word of God stir your heart and mind to praise Him!