A Prayer Of Hope

By David Woods

Read Psalm 71:1-5

Discussion: What is hope?

Discussion: Can we really expect God to "let me never be put to confusion"? Why or why not?

Discussion: Why does the psalmist write, "Deliver me in thy righteousness"?

Discussion: Does God have ears? Why do we ascribe human characteristics to God?

Discussion: Word association - what comes into your mind when you hear the words: strong habitation, rock, fortress?

Discussion: Why is it important to trust in Christ early in one's life?

Read 130:1-8

Discussion: Why might one fear God will not listen to his plea? Is this fear valid? For the Christian? For the non-Christian?

Discussion: Why does God's forgiveness create "fear"? What is this "fear"?

Discussion: Why does the watchman wait nervously for the morning?

Discussion: What does "redemption" mean?

Discussion: If the Christian has been redeemed, what practical implications does that have for his life?

Discussion: What is the important truth we should note in verse eight?