1. Key Study Vertical Worship Psalm 103:1–12 The Answer: The Motivating Love of God

2. Memory Verse Praise the Lord, O my soul; all my inmost being, praise his holy name. Praise the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits. Psalm 103:1–2

3. Learning Goals Explore: Students will learn that praising God in response to His great love should be their lifestyle. Transform: Students will personally and uniquely express their praise to God.

4. Discussion  As you think of worship, in what ways have you experienced the presence of God this week?  What does it mean to praise God from your “inmost being”?  What is the difference between giving God “lip service” and truly praising Him wholeheartedly?  How can we respond to God in praise outside of a worship service?

5. Key Study 1. We are to praise God with our whole being. Psalm 103:1

6. Key Study 2. We are called to remember God’s goodness to us. Psalm 103:2

7. Key Study 3. God’s true character is seen in all He does. Psalm 103:3–12