To engage the learners in a study of the Scripture text:
Distribute copies of the “Hope and Despair” exercise from the activity page, which you can download here. Have learners complete as indicated.
To encourage personal application:
Distribute copies of the “This I Call to Mind” exercise from the activity page. Give learners a minute or less to complete as indicated before discussing with a partner.
Close class with a prayer, thanking God that we can lament to him and still be confident in his love and promises.