Syllabus

One week at a time. Tick a week when you have done the reading and answered the question in writing.

• Week 1

  Why so downcast

  Reading: Psalm 42; Psalm 43

  The psalmist preaches to himself. Is self-talk a biblical practice or a modern coping trick?

• Week 2

  Under a broom tree

  Reading: 1 Kings 19:1–18

  Elijah asks to die, and God answers with food and sleep before a word of correction. What does that order teach about care?

• Week 3

  Anxious about nothing

  Reading: Philippians 4:4–9

  Paul commands rejoicing and offers a practice instead of a feeling. What is the practice, exactly?

• Week 4

  Lament and the long road

  Reading: Lamentations 3:1–33; Romans 12:15

  What would your community need to change in order to make lament normal on a Sunday?