Aug. 11, 2024

Psalm 126

Restored to Joy

Jeremiah 29:4-7

Jeremiah 29:11-14

Jeremiah 32:6-15

Matthew 24:36-44

1. Restored

A. Fortunes

Amos 9:14

Joel 3:1

Jeremiah 29:14

Zephaniah 2:7

B. Dream

Can this really be?

Isaiah 29:7

Joel 2:28-29

Acts 2:14-18

2. The LORD has done great things (vs. 2, 3)

A. Witness of the Nations (v. 2)

B. Personal Witness (v. 3)

3. Laughter and Joy (vs. 2-6)

A. Joy

James 1:2

Galatians 5:22-23

B. Laughter

Luke 6:21

C. Like Streams in the Negeb!

D. Sowing and Reaping

Galatians 6:7-10

E. Ultimate Hope

Titus 3:5-7

2 Thessalonians 2:16-17

Reflection:

1. What have you seen Jesus do in your life that filled you with joy? How have you seen the Lord work to fulfill dreams you have had that were in line with His Word and will?

2. How do you encourage others to “live” in our current condition of uncertainty?

Follow UP in the Word this Week…

Monday:

Read: Jeremiah 29:4-7

What instruction was given to the exiles? How can this instruction help us to live during times of uncertainty and under less than favorable circumstances?

Tuesday:

Read: Jeremiah 32:6-15

Jeremiah knew that Judah was about to be removed from their land. What was the reason the Lord had Jeremiah purchase this property? Again how can this promise help us process everyday living in light of adverse situations?

Wednesday:

Read: Acts 2:14-18

What prophecy did this fulfill? How was it being fulfilled on that day? What does it point ahead to?

Thursday:

Read: James 1:2

How is this verse even possible? Where do we find the source of this joy?

Friday:

Read: Luke 6:21

What is the promise of this verse? How important is laughter to your life?

Saturday:

Read: Titus 3:5-7

How could you use this verse to explain “hope” to someone? How important is hope to your life today?