Psalm 107

Sermon Notes

1. Failure of Life Apart from God

a. The failed search for rest vv. 4-9

b. The failed run from God vv. 10-16

c. The failed pursuit of self vv. 17-22

d. The failed search for freedom vv. 23-32

2. The Cry for Help

3. The Steadfast Love of the God of Every Circumstance

Reflection Questions:

1. True deliverance is God drawing us back to him, and us finding full satisfaction in him alone. What ways can suffering draw us to God, and what ways can freedom from suffering draw us to God?

2. God is able to deliver, save, and pull his beloved children out of any circumstance. What are some things in your life that you need to be rescued from? What would true deliverance look like in those circumstances?

3. Sometimes we put ourselves in bad situations. Sometimes we want our sin more than our Savior. However, our sin will always bite us in the end. What are some ways that you can begin to see the emptiness of earthly pursuits and cry to God for help? How does knowing that God will forever be faithful to his covenant promises (Hesed) give you encouragement as you turn away from the empty things of this world?