1. David recognizes his humanness. 2. David embraces his humanness. 3. David calls the people to hope.

Jesus reveals His glory with His first Gospel sign at a wedding. 1. The embarrassing problem and misplaced concern. (vv. 1-5) 2. The sovereign intervention and joyful surprise. (vv. 6-10) 3. The glory of Jesus and our strengthened faith. (v. 11)

Sinners foolishly deny God, but Christ saves us from our sinful folly. 1. God's judgment on the universal folly of unbelief and sin. (vv. 1-3) 2. Christ's salvation of His people oppressed by sinful folly. (vv. 4-7)

In Christ, we can lament to our covenant God with hope. 1. Why we lament. (vv. 1-2) 2. How we pray. (vv. 3-4) 3. Why we hope. (vv. 5-6)

The words of men are impure and corrupting – but God's Word in Christ is pure and enduring. 1. A cry for salvation – from the corrupting words of men. (vv. 1-4) 2. A promise of salvation – by the pure Word of God. (vv. 5-8)

Christ is our refuge in a crisis of confidence. 1. The crisis and a loss of confidence. (vv. 1-3) 2. The crisis and our Christ-confidence (vv. 4-7)

We are strengthened in the power of Christ: 1. To pray (vv. 18-20): a. Always in the Spirit. b. For all the saints. c. For Gospel ministry. 2. To serve (vv. 21-22): a. In love, faithfulness, and mutual comfort. 3. To receive and give Gospel blessings (vv. 23-24).

Stand firm in Christ by deploying God's six-piece Gospel armor: (v. 13) 4.Fourth item: The shield of faith. (v. 16) 5. Fifth item: The helmet of salvation. (v. 17a) 6. Sixth item: The sword of the Spirit. (v. 17b)

Stand firm in Christ by deploying God's six-piece Gospel armor: (v. 13) 1. First item: The belt of truth. (v. 14a) 2. Second item: The breastplate of righteousness. (v. 14b) 3. Third item: The shoes of the Gospel of peace. (v. 15)

Christ is your strength to stand. So: 1. Be strong in His power. (v. 10) 2. Use His armor. (v. 11) 3. Know His enemy – and yours. (v. 12)