Dealing with Depression
Scripture Verses
Psalm 42-43
Outline
In low moments, God may seem distant, but the truth is He is very near.
Five Books of Psalms
- Psalm 41:13
- Psalm 72:19-20
- Psalm 89:52
- Psalm 106:48
- Psalm 150
Psalm 42-43
- Psalm 43 has no superscription
- The same phrase is repeated in both 42 and 43
- Maschil – to have insight
- “Disquieted”
- great commotion of tumult, ro rage, war moan, clamor (clamorous), concourse, cry aloud, to be disquieted, load, mourn, be moved, make a noise, rage, roar, sound, be troubled, make in tumult, tumultuous, be in an uproar
- “Cast Down”
- sink or depress, bend, bow down, bring (cast) down, crouch, humble self, be (bring) low, stoop
- Psalm 119:131
Christ Troubled in Spirit
- John 11:33
- John 12:27
- John 13:21
Life Principles
- Remember God’s powerful presence in the past
- Remember God’s personal presence in the present
- Remember God’s prevailing promises for the future
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