Dealing with Despondency

Sermon Point: Look to Christ to use His Word, to open your eyes, and to warm your heart.

Outline:
Introduction

1. Here is the truth; Christ is risen (Verses 22-24).
2. But blindness and sadness conspire against the truth (Verses13-18)
3. This is true because all hope seems to vanish (Verses 19-21).
4. But a proper understanding of Scripture comes to the rescue (Verses 25-27).
5. Fellowship with Christ is restored and sight returns (Verse 28-31).
6. And Jesus Christ warms your aching, sad, despondent heart (Verse 32)
   Conclusion