A Faith that overcomes discouragement Remember That Great Bible Characters Became Discouraged Elijah 1 Kings 19418 John the Baptist Matt 1116 DavidA Man After Gods Own Heart Psa 42 amp 43 ID: 267075
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Lesson 4:
A Faith
that overcomes discouragementSlide2
Remember That Great Bible Characters Became Discouraged
Elijah (1
Kings 19:4-18
)
John the Baptist (Matt 11:1-6)
David—A Man After God’s Own Heart (Psa. 42 & 43)
The Causes of Discouragement Today
Loss of health
(cf. 2 Kg. 20:2-3; Jas. 5:14; Ph. 2:27; Ps. 119:67, 71)
Loss of loved ones (cf. 1 Cor. 15:22; 2 Cor. 1:3-7; Rom. 15:4-5)
Loss of material things (cf. Hag. 2:8; 1 Tim. 6:6-10; Matt. 6:33)
Loss of friendships (cf. Mt. 26:47-50; Heb. 2:17; 4:15; Pr. 18:24)Slide3
How Can Faith Overcome Discouragement?
Learn from Jesus: Take some time to rest (Mk. 6:31)
Learn from Elijah: Get up, get out & do something for somebody (1 Kings 19:15-18)
Learn from David: Continually renew your hope & trust in God
Count your blessings, praise God, pray & worship Him (Ps. 42:5, 8; 43:3)
Learn from Paul: Discouragement can be used for great accomplishments for God (Phil. 1:12; 2:25-30)
Learn from a Very Sick Woman: Do everything you can to get closer to the Lord (Matt. 9:20-21)
Trust in the promises of God (Rom. 8:28; Jas. 1:25; 1 Co. 15:58)
Trust in the presence of God (Heb. 13:5; 2 Ti. 4:16-17; Jn. 16:33)