After You Believe

Building Christian Character, Integrity, and Virtues

Hope
January 16, 2013 Announcements/Opening Prayer Discussion Psalm 71 David Prayshope and worship abound 1. Can you identify a theme for each of the stanzas (groupings) of verses in the Psalm? How does Davids tone change from stanza to stanza? 1-4: 5-8: 9-13: 2. 14-18: 19-21: 22-24:

Which section do you most strongly identify with? Why?

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How has God given David hope throughout his life (vv. 5-8)?

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What is at the root of Davids sense of hopelessness (vv. 9-13, v. 18)?

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If and when you have similar feelings of hopelessness, what has been at the root of them? What are the sources of Davids praise in verses 14-24 Praising God brings a shift in mood and tone at the end of the Psalm. How can praising God bring hope to our lives?

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Valley Christian Church Wednesday Night Mens Study Winter 2013

After You Believe

Building Christian Character, Integrity, and Virtues Schedule Winter Session 2013
January 16 23 30 Hope Mens Study Fellowship Event (Details TBA) Love

Announcements, Reminders, and Such:

This Sundays Sermon Headline: Trust Before Truth Skating at Centennial Lakes Friday Church Chili Cookoff - Feb 9 Cleaning Day Feb 16 (see Dan Johnson) Married Couples Retreat Feb 22/23 Feel free to join the conversation at http://groups.google.com Check out the VCC Website at www.valleycc.org

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Prayer Requests/Closing Prayer

Valley Christian Church Wednesday Night Mens Study Winter 2013