Christ Our King - C. Patton Psalm 24 Main theme: God is King – He is King of all! I. What is the scope of God’s kingship? A. King Over Every Person B. King Over ‘Every Square Inch’ II. Who is right with the King? III. Where is the King Now? Questions for Discussion/Application: *Re-read the text, Psalm 24. What initial insights and observations do you have from reading this passage? *Re-read verse 5. Our righteousness comes from God. This points to the doctrine of justification–that we have been justified, declared in righteous in God’s sight not on the basis of our own righteousness, but of Christ’s righteousness, imputed to us. How does it affect your soul when you consider your justification, your right standing with God on the basis of what Christ has done for you? *How does this Psalm remind us of the importance of pursuing growth in godliness? When we sin, when we fail to measure up to what God calls us to in His Word, what does a biblical response look like? *Martin Luther said, “our Lord and Master Jesus Christ . . . willed the entire life of believers to be one of repentance.” What does it mean to truly repent? *Re-read verse 6. What does it mean to be a person who seeks after the Lord? In what ways do you want to grow to seek the Lord more? *Looking at the latter half of the Psalm — how does it make you feel to know that Christ made it possible for us to have access into God’s very presence? How does the promise of eternity in God’s presence encourage you today? *Consider taking time to pray, asking the Lord to (1) Help us rest in the gospel and Christ righteousness (2) Help us pursue growth in seeking the Lord and walking according to His Word.