1. Lesson 4: A Faith that overcomes discouragement

2. Remember That Great Bible Characters Became Discouraged – Elijah (1 Kings 19:4-18) – John the Baptist (Matt 11:1-6) – David—A Man After God’s Own Heart (Psa. 42 & 43) The Causes of Discouragement Today – Loss of health (cf. 2 Kg. 20:2-3; Jas. 5:14; Ph. 2:27; Ps. 119:67, 71) – Loss of loved ones (cf. 1 Cor. 15:22; 2 Cor. 1:3-7; Rom. 15:4-5) – Loss of material things (cf. Hag. 2:8; 1 Tim. 6:6-10; Matt. 6:33) – Loss of friendships (cf. Mt. 26:47-50; Heb. 2:17; 4:15; Pr. 18:24)

3. How Can Faith Overcome Discouragement? – Learn from Jesus: Take some time to rest (Mk. 6:31) – Learn from Elijah: Get up, get out & do something for somebody (1 Kings 19:15-18) – Learn from David: Continually renew your hope & trust in God Count your blessings, praise God, pray & worship Him (Ps. 42:5, 8; 43:3) – Learn from Paul: Discouragement can be used for great accomplishments for God (Phil. 1:12; 2:25-30) – Learn from a Very Sick Woman: Do everything you can to get closer to the Lord (Matt. 9:20-21) – Trust in the promises of God (Rom. 8:28; Jas. 1:25; 1 Co. 15:58) – Trust in the presence of God (Heb. 13:5; 2 Ti. 4:16-17; Jn. 16:33)