1. Israel's misery (1-7)

Society had become so corrupt that a person could not trust anyone else--not even those of his own household. In such times, we must put our hope in God our Savior.

2. I will bear the Lord's wrath (8-13)

When God's hand of wrath falls on sinful men, we must learn to accept responsibility for our sins, repent, and wait on God's mercy. God disciplines us; and God lifts us up.

3. God forgives (14-20)

Our God pardons sin; he does not stay angry forever; he will hurl all our iniquities into the depths of the sea. He is the God of Abraham, the God and Father of our Lord Jesus, and he is our God. He will keep his covenant with us.

Application: Lord, thank you for forgiving my sins and hurling them into the depths of the sea.
One Word: I am a forgiven sinner