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June 27 2010 at 9:59 pm

Jeff Purswell: Strength for the Weary

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Jeff Purswell taught us today from Isaiah 40:27-31. Jeff has served as the Dean of the Pastors College of Sovereign Grace Ministries since 1998. He is also part of the teaching team here at Covenant Life and provides theological support to other pastors on staff.

Here are options for reviewing and applying the message:

• Listen online or download an MP3.
• Download the summary outline (in PDF format).
• Use the questions below for further reflection and application to your life:

1.  Think of a time in your life when God led you into a season of waiting.  As you recount it (or maybe it’s current), describe why was/is waiting so difficult?  In what ways were you tempted to think accusing thoughts similar to those uttered in v. 27?

2.  How does Isaiah address the despondent heart of the weary by painting a picture of the majestic God?  What attributes in v. 28 show God as majestic?  How should the contrasts between v. 28 and 30 shape our view of ourselves as well as the way we relate to God in the midst of trials?

3.  What things are you currently waiting or hoping for? How does waiting reveal what or who we are trusting in? 

4.  Jeff said, “Waiting is not God’s way to deprive us, it’s His way to change us.”  As you re-read v. 31, describe what weary people receive as they wait on God.  In light of this, how can you wait with hope in the midst of your trial?





Jeff, thank you for your message on Sunday.  PJ got to listen to it twice since he served on the worship team, and he said it was even better the second time around.  Thank you for serving us!

By Mullsteffs on 06/29/2010
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