James 1-1-8-Theme- Only God's wisdom enables us to count joy in trials... So ask God for it-1- Lacking wisdom-2- Gaining wisdom-3- Hindering wisdom

2 Timothy 4-1-8- Belgic Confession Art. 29-Theme- The marks of the church are a means to an end... the end being strong faith in Christ producing pure worship of God-1- 1st mark- Pure preaching-2- 2nd mark- Pure administration of the sacraments-3- 3rd mark- Discipline-4- An important distinction -more pure and less pure churches-

James 1-1-4-Theme- The joy of trials is a strong, steadfast faith-1- An introduction to James-2- Count it all joy

1 John 1-5-10-1- Proclaiming the God of Light -Holy God--2- Perpetual confessing of our sins -Holy Life-

1 John 1-1-4-1- Knowing Jesus Christ is confessing that He is the word of Life -Supreme--2- Knowing Jesus Christ is testifying that He gives eternal life -Savior-

Psalm 63-5-11-Theme- God is our only satisfaction, even when we face attacks-1- God my delight-2- God my defense

Psalm 63-1-4-Theme- Our greatest desire must be for God alone-1- God my desire

Luke 12-13-21-Theme- Life's worth does not consist in the abundance of earthly possessions but in richness towards God-1- The lesson-2- The parable-3- The application

1 Corinthians 12-12-26- Belgic confession Art. 28-1- Since there's no salvation apart from the church, join and don't withdraw.-2- Seeking the fellowship of true believers may require separation from false churches and civil disobedience.

Psalm 62-Theme- How do we find true confidence- By knowing that power belongs to our God who shows steadfast love.-1- Confidence in a lamentable situation-2- Internal and external exhortation-3- The basis for Godly confidence