Continue the Conversation Questions
This Is Me | Scripture Reference: Psalm 77
Discuss the following questions with your Small Group:
- What comes to mind when you hear the word ‘depressed’ or ‘depression?’ How did this weekend’s message influence your perception? Discuss.
- How has depression impacted your life? personally, loved ones, etc. Share.
- Read Psalm 77:1-9. Have you ever had similar thoughts/questions to the psalmist? Ponder that these raw emotions, questions, and (even) doubts are part of God’s Word – what does that tell you about God?
- Read Psalm 77:10-20. How does the Psalmist find hope and comfort? Where has God drawn your attention in times of despair? How about giving support to others in their sorrows?
- Read Deut. 31:8; Joshua 1:9; Ps 23:4; Ps 34:18. There is a common theme throughout these verses. What does God promise us when we are feeling depressed or anxious?
- Read Luke 22:41-44. How does it make you feel to know that Jesus felt the same emotions that we do?