A Cry from the Depths

A CRY FROM THE DEPTHS
TEXT: Psalm 130:1-4

SUMMARY: Through an inspired psalmist’s woeful requests, his hope of relief in God, and his assurance of forgiveness, we are reminded of the consequences of sin and the comforts of redemption.

I. THE PSALMIST’S WOEFUL REQUESTS, vv. 1-4.
A. He is Grieved in Spirit.
B. He is Aware of God’s Presence.
C. He Has Conflicting Thoughts.

II. THE PSALMIST’S HOPEFUL RELIANCE, vv. 5-6.
A. The Depth of His Waiting.
B. The Eagerness of His Waiting.
C. The Focus of His Waiting.

III. THE PSALMIST’S CONFIDENT RELIEF, vv. 7-8.
A. He Pleads for His People.
B. He Rehearses God’s Blessings.