Doubt - (Psalm 85)

Doubt Psalm 85 | John 1:14-17 The only remedy for doubt is to focus on the God of mercy. I. Discouragement & Doubt (vv. 2-8) A. Discouragement (vv. 2, 8) B. Doubt (vv. 4-7) II. Hope & Confidence (vv. 1-3, 8-13) A. Hope (vv. 1-3) B. Confidence (vv. 9-13) III. Righteousness & Peace (vv. 8, 10-11) A. Right Living and Whole Living (vv. 8, 10-11) B. Righteous Makes a Path (v. 13) Discussion Starters 1. Monday—Why do you think people love and hate the psalms? What is about them that drives such emotional responses? 2. Tuesday—Do you ever deal with discouragement in your Christian walk? What do you find discouraging? 3. Wednesday—Where is the only place doubt can be answered? Where can you find confidence that there is hope for sinners? 4. Thursday—What does it mean that faithfulness and steadfast love meet in God? Why are both important? 5. Friday—What does biblical peace (shalom) include? Why is this necessary to be fully human?