Psalms 04: God Draws Near in Our Pain

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Individual Lament Psalms: 3, 4, 7, 9, 10, 13, 17, 25, 28, 31, 39, 42, 43, 55, 61, 64, 70, 71, 77, 86, 120, 141, 142

In this week’s episode, we're looking at the individual lament psalms, or those that express grief or sorrow to God. These psalms are weighty, but they offer us a beautiful example of how lament can lead us to hope.

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Series sponsored by Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. To learn more about how Southeastern can help you grow in God's Word, share the gospel, and serve faithfully in your local church, visit sebts.edu.

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

1. How does understanding God is near to you and hears you in your difficult circumstances bring you comfort?
2. How might you practically remind yourself (or someone you love) that God is near in a current trial?
3. When things are dark and difficult, do you feel comfortable crying out to God with your pain? Why or why not?
4. How does Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection affect your suffering today?
5. How do the psalms of lament help give you a language for your own prayers?

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