Hope in Times of Despair

Bible Text: Psalms 42 | Preacher: Alan Conner | Series: 2012

Northwest Bible Church – Jan. 15, 2012 – Worship Service – Alan Conner
Psalms 42
Hope in Times of Despair
               Intro

               A. THE DESPAIR OF THE GODLY.

1) The enemies (Psalms 42:9-10).

2) The drought (Psalms 42:1-2).

3) The tears (Psalms 42:3).

4) The memories (Psalms 42:4).

5) The despair (Psalms 42:5).

               B. THE PATH OUT OF THE DESERT.

1) “Why?” – The value of self-interrogation (Psalms 42:5).

                    2) “Hope!” – The value of self-exhortation (Psalms 42:5).

a) Confidence in God’s faithful loving kindness (Psalms 42:5b).

b) Trust in God.  Jeremiah 17:5-8

3) Repetition (Psalms 42:5, 11; 43:5).

Conclusion