A desire which the day of trouble cannot overcome

A shared desire between the LORD and his Anointed

A desire for which “we” rejoice for we are included

Under Pressure from Outside the Church
Pressure to conform (v3-4)
Think like Christ (v1-2)
Look to the future (v5-6)

Under Pressure from Inside the Church
Rely on God (v7)
Love one another (v8-11a)
Which glorifies Christ (v11b)

1. When you suffer for doing good … Witness to Christ

Have no fear

Hold out your hope

Remember the eternal perspective

2. When you suffer for doing good … have confidence in Christ

Please note: due to technical difficulties, the bible reading was not recorded.

1. His Building is spectacular

2. His method is spectacularly counterintuitive

Winsome wives and considerate husbands (1-7)

Family seeking the Father’s blessing (8-12)