Despite our brokenness, and our broken world, we are equipped to be holy. -How are we equipped for immediate holy living--1. by hoping in the glory of God. -v.13--2. by respecting the holiness of God. -v.14-17--3. by knowing the love of God. -v.18-21-

This is Love, by Pastor Neil Tolsma

Stewards of God's resources first give to God, then pay taxes, and third, take care of their families.

During hardships, we are led by our faithful God to find hope.-1. The Lord's love and mercy to us is unending- -v.1-24--2. The Lord's goodness and control of all our lives is reassuring. -v.25-39- -3. The Lord's forgiveness and answers to our prayers are encouraging- -v. 40-66-

Our Lord's deliberate plan for a long time was to give us grace now in exact ways. -What grace does Christ give us, in what ways--1. the grace of His salvation- pre-planned, hidden, then revealed to us. -v.10--2. the grace of His sufferings- predicted, then accomplished for us. -v.11--3. the grace of His prophets-angels, called to serve us. -v.12-

Message at Burial service of Bob Kaland