Zone of Mercy

Our mourning and crying out to God comforts us by reminding us that the Lord our God is still sovereign.-1. Remembering requires overcoming our condition. -v. 1-10- -2. Remembering requires overcoming our own individual suffering. -v. 11-18--3. Remembering requires overcoming our unanswered questions. -v. 19-22--Application- How do you pray when you need renewal--Who was truly forsaken- how do we know- Ps. 22-1, Mt. 27-46-Who will never be forsaken- how do we know- Hebrews 13-5-What is promised to those who mourn- Matthew 5-4

Our Lord is caring for everyone, and we are strengthened to do the same.-1. The problem is not differing opinions - the problem is selfishness. -v.3a--2. The solution is not unanimity - the solution is humility. -v.3b--3. Everyone means everyone, including yourself. -v.4---Application- Over whom do we keep watchful eye--For whom do we live- 2 Cor. 5-14-15-Good deeds are done for whom- Mt. 25-40-What would Jesus say to the over-busy- Mark 6-31

Bitterness

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Recommend the book Step by Step, by James Petty

J. Gresham Machen

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After we lament the loss of splendor, we return to God for hope.-1. The splendor lost. -v.1-11--2. The reason. -v.12-20- -3. Yet hoping in the God of Reversal. -v. 21-22-