Sunset Presbyterian Church Sermons

PSALM 130 1. This morning we learned that there are two Hebrew words for hope; ‘yakhal’ which means ‘to wait’, and ‘qavah’ which is ‘tense anticipation.’ These words are used multiple times in the Psalms. In Psalm 39:7 both words are used: “And now, O Lord, for what do I wait (qavah)? My hope (yakhal) is in you.” Given the context of Psalm 39 why do you think David chose the two different Hebrew words for hope in this passage? 2. Today Barb noted that, in captivity, the Hebrews had nothing to look forward to. Have you ever been in such a situation? How did you handle it? Did hope play a role? Please share. 3. Define ‘optimism’ and ‘hope’ in your own words. What’s the difference between the two? 4. Read Psalm 130:5 out loud together. “I wait for the Lord, my whole being waits, and in his word I put my hope.” How are you at waiting? How does our culture affect our attitude about waiting? 5. See Colossians 1:27. Barb stated that the way we do Christmas matters! Share some specific ways that,