Psalm 38: Crushed but Not Forsaken

I) The Situation: David is suffering.

A) ______________: His body is wasting away.

B) _______________: His situation weighs on him.

C) ______________: His friends are avoiding him.

When have you experienced suffering that affected you physically, emotionally, or relationally?




II) David interpreted his suffering

A) He believed it was the result of his ________.

When you suffer, what do you assume is the cause of it?




B) He felt the crushing weight of _________.

What guilt are you holding onto that you need to bring before God?



C) He saw his pain as God’s ______________.

D) _____________ makes clear that sickness is not always caused by personal sin.


III) David responded to his suffering

A) He __________________ his sins to God.

What sins do you need to honestly confess to God today?



B) He resolved to ______________ patiently for the Lord to act.

What does waiting patiently for the Lord look like in your life right now?



C) He asked God to _______________ him before his enemies.

Do you trust God to defend me, or do you feel the need to prove myself to others?



D) He asked God to come ________ him and not abandon him.

In moments of despair, do you cry out for God’s nearness, or do you withdraw?



IV) Fulfillment in Christ

A) Jesus ____________ David’s final petition.

B) Jesus, too, was _________________ by His friends (the disciples).

C) Jesus was ______________ and suffered God’s wrath on the cross.

D) Because of Christ, God does not _______________ us but draws near in mercy.