Laments as Worship
Worship - Adoration
About 1/3 of the Psalms are laments
- David gave everything to God - his fears, doubts, complaints, trust, and praise
- Jesus quoted Psalm 22 from the cross
Job laments his life and loss, and laid out his questions and doubts before God
Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane
The disciples responses to the crucifixion - betrayal and doubt
- Jesus proclaims the gospel - good news to those lamenting
Matthew 5:4 - "Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted."
Table questions
- 01 How honest are you with God (i.e. with what you're going through, feeling, etc.)?
- 02 How have you found intimacy with God in lamenting?