Truth #1: Build on the foundation that Christ has laid. (1:3)

Truth #2: Be indwelt and controlled by the Holy Spirit. (1:4-5)

Truth #3: Stay focused on the mission. (1:6-8)

Truth #4: Remain faithful till His return. (1:9-11)

1. His silent submission. (v. 7)

2. His unjust death sentence. (v. 8)

3. His honorable burial. (v. 9)

1. He bears our griefs and carries our sorrows. (v. 4)

2. He is our substitute. (v. 5)

3. He is our sacrificial lamb and scapegoat. (v. 6)

1. The rejected servant (v. 1)

2. The insignificant servant (v. 2)

3. The despised servant (v. 3)

1. The Servant’s Exaltation (v. 13).

2. The Servant’s Appearance (v. 14).

3. The Servant’s Victory (v. 15).

1. What God accomplishes for the believer in salvation (vv. 24-25a).

               *He is able to keep us from stumbling

               *He presents us before the presence of His Glory

               *He present us blameless

               *We share His great joy

               *We experience all this through Jesus Christ

2. What God receives from the believer because of salvation (v. 25b). 

               *Praise Him for His Glory forever

               *Praise Him for His Majesty forever

               *Praise Him for His Dominion forever

               *Praise Him for His Authority forever

1. Remember the Word (vv. 17-19).

               *False teachers will come (vv. 17-18)

               *We can recognize these false teachers (vv. 18-19)

2. Keep yourself in the love of God (vv. 20-21).

               *Knowing (v. 20)

               *Praying (v. 20)

               *Waiting (v. 21)

3. Carry out the Mission (vv. 22-23).

               *Have mercy (v. 22)

               *Save others (v. 23a)

               *Show mercy with fear (v. 23b)

1. God will condemn the ungodly because of their decisions. (v. 11)

     The way of Cain: Lack of Faith; 

The error of Balaam: Covetousness; 

The rebellion of Korah: Rebelling against authority 

2. God will condemn the ungodly because of their dishonesty. (vv. 12-13)

               *They are destructive (v. 12a)

               *They are selfish (v. 12b)

               *They will disappoint (v. 12c)

               *They are fruitless (v. 12d)

               *They will stir up moral filth (v. 13a)

               *They will vanish (v. 13b)

3. God will condemn the ungodly because it is their fate. (vv. 14-15)

               *Condemnation is coming (v. 14)

               *Condemnation is just (v. 15)

4. God will condemn the ungodly because of their actions. (v. 16)

               *Complaining

               *Catering

               *Charming