I. The Early Church Enjoyed Great Power in its Witness to Christ's Resurrection.----II. The Early Church Exhibited Great Grace by its Unity and Love.----III. The Early Church Experienced Great Fear In Connection with God and Sin.

Outline---I. In contrast to their fellow Israelites, the Levites were officially homeless.--II. Yet the Lord provided homes for the Levites through their fellow Israelites.--III. The other Israelites were richly blessed by providing homes for the -homeless- Levites.

I. The Lord Gave Israel a Wonderful Inheritance in the Land of Canaan, and Made Wise Provision to Ensure that She Would Receive It--II. Israel's Inheritance in Canaan was a Dim Anticipation of Our Far Richer Inheritance in Christ

I. Gospel Boldness is Simple in its Essence.--II. Gospel Boldness is Powerful in its Effects.--III. Gospel Boldness is Supernatural in its Origins.

Outline---I. Therefore, we should expect Gospel preaching -and living- to arouse opposition.--II. Jesus' death and resurrection are the Gospel's focus and foundation.--III. The Gospel is also inescapably moral, supernatural, absolute, and exclusive.

Outline---I. God calls His people to deal ruthlessly with temptation.--II. Why does God call His people to deal ruthlessly with temptation---III. How can-should God's people deal ruthlessly with temptation-

Outline---II. You can show others how to be greatly blessed by pointing them to Jesus Christ.--A. If we want others to be blessed, we must point them away from ourselves to Jesus Christ.--B. If we want others to be blessed, we must give them an accurate picture of the Jesus to whom we are pointing them, and of the blessing which He gives.--C. If we want others to be blessed, we must exhort them to repent and believe in Jesus.--D. If we want others to be blessed, we must also warn them of the terrible consequences of not repenting and believing.

Outline---I. It is wise to record, review, and reflect upon Israel's -and our own- journey -from there to here.---II. Reflecting upon Israel's -and our own- -from there to here- can give us perspective upon life in general, our own life, and the life of faith.--III. Reflecting upon Israel's -and our own- -from there to here- can teach us much about God's power, grace, and faithfulness.--IV. Reflecting upon Israel's -and our own- -from there to here- can also teach us much about our own sin and weakness.

Outline---I. Jesus Christ can bless you so greatly that you amaze others.--II. You can show others how to be greatly blessed by pointing them to Jesus Christ.

Outline---I. The Covenant of Works reveals the Suzerain and Vassal kings.--II. The Covenant of Works reveals man as the covenant breaker.--III. The Covenant of Works reveals Jesus Christ as the covenant keeper.