Psalms 42:1-11

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George RideoutMay 14, 2026
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Summary

God responds to his children when they cry out to him in sincerity

Core truth

This passage teaches that God answers those who earnestly cry out to him.

Division I(vv. 1-2)

I have a deep thirst for God

Principle

We all have a deep thirst for God

Observations

  1. Deer thirsts for water(v. 1)
  2. I thirst for God as the deer(v. 2)

Applications

  • What ways do I cry out to God?
Division II(vv. 3-7)

I cry out to God because of my inner pain

Principle

We should seek God when we have pain in our lives

Observations

  1. Tears are subsistence(v. 3)
  2. Remembers these things(v. 4)
  3. Why are you feeling down?(vv. 5-6)
  4. My soul cry's out to God and he responds(v. 7)

Applications

  • When my pain is great how do I reach out to God?
Division III(vv. 8-11)

God answers my cry

Principle

God always answers a sincere cry to him

Observations

  1. God calls to inner-man and inner-man calls to God(v. 8)
  2. I tell God I suffer mortal pain(vv. 9-10)
  3. Why any I so down? (v. 11)

Applications

  • Can I trust God to respond to my cry?

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George Rideout

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  • PassagePsalms 42:1-11
  • TitlePsalms 42:1-11
  • LanguageEnglish
  • Bible versionNIV
  • Week ofApril 27, 2026
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