New Beginnings Church, Lynnwood

A psalm that was written to fill God's people with hope and confidence in God's faithfulness to fulfill His plans of redemption through His anointed King - the King of kings.

Study-Discussion Questions-1. What are some of the purposes that trials serve in our lives- Why are they necessary- What are some spiritual lessons that we might be more inclined to learn in discomfort than in comfort--2. What are somes verses from Scripture that you've memorized to help anchor you in the midst of trials- Why might it be better to have Scripture hidden in our hearts in trials, rather than on paper--3. What advice would you offer to a Christian who grows discouraged in the midst of a trial because they feel like God has let them down and neglected them--4. As the culture around us grows increasingly dark, how can you stay mindful of the fact that God is with you, even while you row -against the wind--

Discussion Questions---1- What are some of the practical implications of the doctrine of man's depravity---2- What is the relationship between the doctrine of total depravity and the doctrine of election- How does the former make the latter necessary---3- Many people have a difficult time with the doctrine of depravity. We see this in our time, but we see it in John 6 as well. Why might the doctrine be so difficult for some people to accept---4- Was the purpose of this miracle to convince the followers to believe- Why or why not---5- Read Matthew 5-43-48. How does our passage in John relate to this passage in Matthew-