Hope in Times of Despair
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
Topics:
Despair, God is Faithful, Hope