Note well: this is part of the discussion of how to respond to trials in faith. I. What is spiritual nearsightedness? II. Why is spiritual nearsightedness a problem? III. How does God's wisdom cure spiritual nearsightedness?

1. [on earth] The world's rebellion (vv. 1–3). 2. [in heaven] The Father's response (vv. 4–6). 3. [in heaven] The Son's response (vv. 7–8). 4. [back to earth] The Holy Spirit's response (vv. 9–12).

I. Face the fact that Christians will encounter trials; commit to respond in a godly way (v. 2). II. Trust that your God has a good reason for your particular trials (v. 3). III. Relying on God's grace in Christ, persevere through trials (v. 4). IV. To do so, seek God for his wisdom (vv. 5–8).

I. All the many ways by which people pursue happiness boil down to two. II. Psalm 1 sounds four key themes. III. The "moral of the story" is do this and live. The end. Wait! IV. Who can live up to Psalm 1? V. This points the way to the true pursuit of true happiness!

I. Who is Jesus? II. Who was James? III. Who are we Christians? IV. Where are we Christians? V. Where are we Christians going?

I. The Angry Prophet (1-4) II. God Does as He Pleases (5-8) III. God Delights to Show Mercy (9-11)

I. God's Character II. Guilt's Legacy III. God's Vindication (and Our Justification)

I. The Nature of Paul's Moral Exhortations (4:1-2) II. Your Holiness (4:3-8) III. Brotherly Love (4:9-12)

1. Jonah Turns Around 2. Nineveh Turns to God in Repentance and Faith 3. God Turns to Nineveh With Compassion