Proverbs 1–3

Common Theme

The pursuit of wisdom begins with the fear of the Lord and leads to a life of security, discernment, and favor. God offers wisdom as a protective and guiding gift, contrasting the ruin awaiting those who reject it.

Reflection Questions

• What does it look like to “fear the Lord” in your daily choices?
• Where in your life are you leaning on your own understanding instead of trusting God?

God Shot

God is a generous Father who gives wisdom to those who seek it (2:6) and guards the paths of the just (2:8). He delights in drawing near to those who trust Him (3:5–6), making their paths straight. He’s not distant or passive—He is actively shaping, correcting, and protecting those He loves.

Song of Solomon 1–8

Common Theme

Love that reflects the covenant: Song of Solomon poetically portrays a passionate, exclusive, and committed love between bride and groom, mirroring God’s covenantal love for His people—a love that is both deeply personal and securely faithful.

Reflection Questions

• How does the depth of love expressed in this book challenge your view of God’s love for His people?
• What aspects of this love story reflect God’s intention for intimacy, exclusivity, and delight in relationships?

God Shot

God is the author of pure, covenantal love. His delight in steadfast, unshakable love is seen in the way He celebrates fidelity, emotional intimacy, and the beauty of union between two hearts—just as He rejoices in His redeemed bride.

2 Chronicles 1; Psalm 72

Common Theme

God’s kingdom advances through divinely granted wisdom and righteous rule. Both Solomon’s request and the psalmist’s prayer reflect a vision of leadership that blesses people and honors God.

Reflection Questions

• What does Solomon’s prayer reveal about what God values in a leader?
• How does Psalm 72 express hope for a kingdom that reflects God’s justice and care for the poor?

God Shot

God delights to give wisdom to those who seek Him humbly, and He exalts righteousness and justice as foundations of His reign. He is a God who listens, equips, and rules with compassion, bringing blessing and peace through His chosen king.

1 Kings 3–4

Common Theme

God grants wisdom to those who seek Him humbly, and His wisdom produces peace, justice, and order in His kingdom.

Reflection Questions

• What does Solomon’s request reveal about his heart and understanding of leadership?
• In what areas of your life do you need to seek God’s wisdom rather than relying on your own understanding?

God Shot

God delights in giving wisdom to those who ask with a heart to serve others. He is the source of discernment and justice, and He establishes His rule through order, righteousness, and peace.

Psalm 119

Common Theme

Psalm 119 exalts God’s Word as the source of life, wisdom, strength, and joy. The psalmist delights in Scripture not merely for its content but because it reveals the character and will of God Himself.

Questions

• What does this psalm reveal about the relationship between God’s Word and the condition of the human heart?
• How can treasuring God’s Word reshape our desires and decisions?

God Shot

God reveals Himself as a covenant-keeping Lord who delights in giving life through His Word. He is not distant—He speaks, teaches, comforts, and sustains those who seek Him in truth.

1 Kings 1-2; Psalms 37, 71, 94

Common Theme

God sovereignly installs His chosen ruler despite human opposition and preserves the righteous through generations of turmoil. While the wicked may appear to thrive temporarily, their downfall is certain, and God’s justice will prevail.

Reflection Questions

1. What do these passages reveal about how God opposes the wicked and sustains the righteous across time and leadership transitions?
2. How do David’s final words and the psalmists’ reflections help you trust God’s justice even when injustice seems dominant?

God Shot

God is the eternal Judge and King-Maker—He raises up leaders according to His covenantal purposes and cuts down those who defy His ways. He delights in justice, guards the lives of the faithful, and will not abandon them to the wicked.

Psalms 111–118

Common Theme

These psalms erupt in praise for the Lord’s righteousness, steadfast love, and mighty acts of salvation. From personal deliverance to national thanksgiving, they celebrate God’s enduring faithfulness and call His people to trust Him and exalt His name.

Reflection Questions

1. What specific attributes or works of God stir the psalmist to praise in these chapters?
2. How do these psalms encourage trust in the Lord during times of distress?

God Shot

God is righteous in all He does and remembers His covenant forever (Psalm 111:3,5). He is the gracious Deliverer who hears cries for help, stoops down in compassion, and acts in power to save (Psalm 116:1–6). The Lord is not only mighty but tender—He shields the weak, lifts up the lowly, and is worthy of unending praise (Psalm 113:5–9).

1 Chronicles 26–29; Psalm 127

Common Theme

God establishes and secures His kingdom through prepared, willing servants who recognize that all they have comes from Him. Leadership, worship, and work are rightly oriented when rooted in dependence on God’s provision and purpose.

Reflection Questions

1. How does David’s preparation for Solomon’s reign show the importance of legacy and godly planning?
2. In what ways does Psalm 127 reframe our view of success, labor, and security?

God Shot

God is the sovereign provider and builder—He gives resources, appoints leaders, grants wisdom, and ensures the success of His purposes. He is not dependent on human strength or effort but graciously invites His people to participate in His eternal plans by trusting and depending on Him.

Psalms 131, 138–139, 143–145

Common Theme
These psalms reflect a deep trust in God’s character—His nearness, knowledge, mercy, and eternal kingship. David models a posture of humility, dependence, and awe, acknowledging God as both intimately personal and supremely powerful.

Questions

• How can resting in God’s knowledge and presence silence our pride and anxiety?
• What attributes of God stir your worship or deepen your trust right now?

God Shot
God is the ever-present, all-knowing King whose steadfast love never fails. He sees everything, is near to the brokenhearted, and rules with mercy and righteousness over all creation.

1 Chronicles 23–25

Common Theme

David organizes the Levites, priests, and musicians for temple service, emphasizing God’s order and purpose in worship. These chapters reveal the deliberate preparation for spiritual leadership that honors the holiness and presence of God.

Reflection Questions

– What does David’s organization of worship leaders tell us about how God values structure in worship?
– How might this model challenge or inform the way we think about preparation and service in our own faith communities?

God Shot

God is a God of order who delights in worship that reflects His holiness and glory. He raises up and appoints people—not at random, but by design—to honor Him with music, service, and intercession, showing that every act done for His house matters to Him.