Three points from 1 Peter 1:1-2:

1. Our identity as God’s elect (v. 1).

2. The nature of our election (v. 2a).

3. God’s intention for His elect (v. 2b).

Three truths from Genesis 9:1-7:

1. God values human life. (9:1-6)

2. God will judge those who wrongly take human life. (9:5-6)

3. Those who wrongly take human life work against God’s plan for humanity. (9:7) 

If we are to stand firm in the grace of God, we must:

1). Remember who we are in Christ (1:1-2:10)

2). Pursue holy living (2:11-4:11)

3). Be comforted by the hope of Heaven (4:12-5:14)

Two reasons Christians can reject fear and instead pursue effective ministry:

1). Christians have not been given a spirit of fear (v. 7a).

2). Christians have been given all they need to minister effectively (v. 7b).

1). Submit Fully to the Will of God.

Two points from Micah 5:1-5a:

1). The birth of the Messiah (vv. 1-2).

2). Four blessings of the Messiah (vv. 3-5a).

Two points from Ephesians 6:21-24:

1). Two purposes for a faithful minister (vv. 21-22).

2). Two blessings for a faithful church (vv. 23-24).

Four truths from Ephesians 6:19-20:

1). In our evangelism, we should be dependent upon God (v. 19).

2). In our evangelism, we are ambassadors of Christ (v. 20a).

3). In our evangelism, we must be willing to suffer (v. 20b).

4). In our evangelism, we should be bold (v. 20c).

Four truths about prayer from Ephesians 6:18:

1). Christians should pray continually (v. 18a).

2). Christians should pray various kinds of prayers (v. 18b).

3). Christians should remain alert in prayer (v. 18c).

4). Christians should pray for others (v. 18d).

Two points from Ephesians 6:17:

1). In spiritual warfare, we must hope in our salvation (v. 17a).

2). In spiritual warfare, we must skillfully use God’s word (v. 17b).