Hope in the Midst of Despair

Introduction:

 I.  Recognize our sin (vs.1)

            A.  Explain the Name Yaweh:

            B.  Ask God to expose your sin. Psalm 51

II. Repent of our sin (vs.2)

            A.  Prov. 28:13

            B.  I John 1:8-9

III. Rejoice in God’s forgiveness (vs.3-4)

            A.  Isaiah 55:7

            B.  Heb. 8:12 quote of Jeremiah 31:31-34

IV. Reflect on God’s Word (vs.5-6)

            A.  Who God is!

            B.  What God has done!

            C.  What God is doing now!

            D.  What God will do in the future!

Conclusion:

Recommit to living a life of hope in God.  (vs. 7-8)

Phil. 1:6 – “He who began a good work in you will complete it…”