Sorrow, Depression, and the Christian

Introduction

I. The Reality of Sorrow and Depression

A. Distant from God (vv. 1-7)

B. Because of Christ (vv. 3b, 9, 10)

II. The Importance of the Church

A. Faith is cultivated and increased in public worship (v. 2,4)

B. The Church is the place of God’s Special presence (vv. 2,4)

III. The Word of Christ

A. Christ’s experience (vv. 2,7,9,10)

B. Christ’s love (v. 8)

Conclusion