Big Picture: Psalms 42-43 demonstrate faithful perseverance through long-term internal and external hardships. Despite unchanging difficult circumstances, the Psalmist's hope does not diminish.

When facing persecution, depression, or hardship that creates a feeling of distance from God, the document outlines three responses:

1) Resist & Recall (42:1-5)

2) Repent & Lament (42:6-11)

3) Pray for rescue & revelation (43:1-5)

Application Question: What causes your soul distress?

This sermon is heavily influenced by Jim Hamilton's commentary on the Psalms.