Lesson Summary:

Asaph’s faith is tested, restored, and strengthened by putting his focus on God’s ultimate power, purpose, and plan.

Focus Passage: Psalm 73.

Outline and Lesson Goal

Who was Asaph?

Principles and Applications

I. Faith Tested (Psalm 73:1-14)

Principle: Earthly focus can lead us to focus on earthly rewards.
Application: How is your current focus testing your faith?
Scripture Reference

Then He said to them, “Beware, and be on your guard against every form of greed; for not even when one has an abundance does his life consist of his possessions.”
Luke 12:15

II. Faith Restored (Psalm 73:15-20)

Principle: Prayer can lead us to focus on a heavenly perspective.
Application: How often do you take your doubts and frustrations before God?
Scripture Reference

I will stand on my guard post And station myself on the rampart; And I will keep watch to see what He will speak to me, And how I may reply when I am reproved.
Habakkuk 2:1

III. Faith Declared (Psalm 73:21-28)

Principle: Restored faith is evidenced by the praise of God’s works.
Application: How will you declare your faith in God this week?
Scripture Reference

Many, O Lord my God, are the wonders which You have done, And Your thoughts toward us; There is none to compare with You. If I would declare and speak of them, They would be too numerous to count.
Psalm 40:5