SERMON STUDY NOTES - FURTHER REFLECTION / STUDY
KEY VERSES PSALM 22
“My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? Why are you so far from saving me, so far from the words of my groaning?” –v. 1
“I will declare your name to my brothers; in the congregation I will praise you.” – v. 22
INTRODUCTION
• Living in a Broken World
• To Cry is Human to Lament is Christian
AGONY IN THE SOUL OF CHRIST (Matt. 27)
• Sorrow in the Soul
• Shame in the Soul
• Silence of God’s Presence in the Soul
LAMENTING WITH JESUS (Psalm 22)
• Pouring out Your Agony
• Praying out Your Appeal
• Praising in Your Assurance
GROWING DEEPER
1. How did God speak to you through today’s message?
2. What has been your natural response/reaction towards God when feeling distant from Him?
3. In your own words, what is Biblical lamentation. What is the purpose of lamenting?
4. Why was Jesus lamenting on the Cross?
5. Why do you think Jesus made reference to Psalm 22?
6. Our God know what it means to suffer. How does this bring comfort and hope in your suffering?
With you in Christ,
Pastor Trevor