Praises To God Bible study is a meaningful way to explore how our individual expressions of worship — through words, song, or testimony — connect us more deeply to God. Here’s a small group or personal study guide to help you reflect, respond, and grow in your personal voice of praise.
🎶 Bible Study: A Personal Voice of Praise
Theme: Discovering and expressing your unique voice of praise to the God who knows you personally.
📖 Key Scriptures:
- Psalm 34:1–3 – “I will bless the Lord at all times; His praise shall continually be in my mouth.”
- Psalm 139:14 – “I praise You because I am fearfully and wonderfully made…”
- Luke 17:11–19 – The one leper who returned to give thanks
- Hebrews 13:15 – “Through Jesus… let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise…”
🧠 Study Breakdown
🔹 1. Praise Is Personal
Psalm 34:1 – “I will bless the Lord…”
- David doesn’t say we, he says I. Praise starts as a personal response.
- Even in hard times (David was on the run), he chose praise.
Discussion or Reflection:
- What does praise look like for you personally — words, song, writing, art, testimony?
- Do you find it easy or hard to praise when things aren’t going well?
🔹 2. Praise Flows from Identity
Psalm 139:14 – “I praise You because I am fearfully and wonderfully made…”
- You have a unique story and personality — and God delights in hearing your voice.
- Praise isn’t performance. It’s relationship.
Prompt:
Write down a few things that make you you — and thank God for them.
🔹 3. Praise Remembers What God Has Done
Luke 17:15 – “One of them, when he saw he was healed, came back, praising God in a loud voice.”
- Only 1 out of 10 lepers came back to praise. Praise is rare — and powerful.
- Praise anchors your faith in what God has already done.
Activity:
List 3–5 times God has answered a prayer, shown you mercy, or walked with you in hardship.
🔹 4. Praise Is a Lifestyle, Not Just a Song
Hebrews 13:15 – “A sacrifice of praise…”
- Praise isn’t about a mood. It’s a choice — even when it costs something.
- It can be spoken, written, prayed, shouted, whispered, or sung.
Challenge:
What’s one way you can offer a “sacrifice of praise” this week — even if you don’t feel like it?
🙏 Prayer Focus:
“Lord, You are worthy of my praise, not just for what You do, but for who You are. Teach me to use my voice, my story, and my life to glorify You.”
✍️ Create A Journal
Write your own short psalm or praise paragraph to God. Start with “I will praise You because…”
Here’s a heartfelt prayer of praise you can use for personal devotion or in a group setting:
🙏 A Prayer of Praise
Heavenly Father,
I come before You not to ask, but to adore.
You are holy, majestic, and worthy of all praise.
There is no one like You — not in heaven, not on earth.You are the One who spoke light into darkness,
Who breathes life into dry bones,
Who calls the stars by name, yet knows my name too.I praise You for Your faithfulness that never fails,
For Your mercy that meets me fresh every morning,
For Your love that knows no end.You are my refuge when I am weary,
My strength when I am weak,
My song in the silence,
My anchor in the storm.I praise You not only for what You’ve done,
But for who You are:
Good. Gracious. Glorious.
Always present, always powerful, always perfect in love.Receive my praise, Lord —
Not just from my lips, but from my life.
May everything I say, do, and think bring honor to Your name.In Jesus’ name, Amen.