Fusion: week of 4/1

FAMILY THEME: A SONG FOR SUFFERING

Psalm 22:1-31

What do we do when we feel forsaken by God and despised by man?

Psalm 22 gives us some clues.

1.  Suffering is Part of Life in this World

     (Psalm 22:1-2 , 6-8 , 12-18)

     The writer opened this psalm revealing his own personal

     bout with suffering but recognized that suffering was not

     unique to him.

 
2.  The Nature and Reputation of God Provide Us Hope

     During Times of Suffering

     (Psalm 22:3-5 , 9-11 , 19-21)

     Despite that fact that the psalmist's suffering was real,

     and intense, he still found hope in God. 

 
3.  In Every Circumstance, Praise God for Who He is and for

     What He Will Do

     (Psalm 22:22-31)

     The psalmist redirected his focus from his suffering to 

     his Savior, from complaining to praise.