Where Pain and Belief Live (Study Guide)
“Where Pain and Belief Live”
Sermon Study Guide for November 19, 2023
Scripture: Psalm 22:1-18
1. “My God, My God…”
forsaken, abandoned
Jesus prays…
the most important word: ________________
2. Nine Prayers
a. ________________________
b. ________________________
c. ________________________
d. ________________________
e. ________________________
f. ________________________
g. ________________________
h. ________________________
i. ________________________
Questions to Discuss or Ponder:
- Recall a time when you have felt like God was far away. How did you respond? How did you pray?
- What other words would you use to describe a feeling of abandonment? What images does that word bring to mind?
- What do you make of Jesus feeling forsaken by God the Father?
- What sorts of bold requests do you find in Psalm 22? Have you ever made any of those same sorts of requests of God?
- Why is “yet” such a critical word in this psalm?
- Which of the nine prayers of bold request do you most need in your life today? Why?
- What is the significance of Psalm 23 following Psalm 22 in this hymnbook?
Scripture for the Week:
Monday - Psalm 94
Tuesday - Psalm 7
Wednesday - Psalm 9
Thursday - Psalm 83
Friday - Psalm 17
Saturday - Psalm 13
In response to this Scripture, how will you live?
Prayer Prompt: Be near me, Lord.
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