The Precious Gospel Spreads...


1. God's Grace (v. 24)

2. God's Kingdom (v. 25)

3. God's Salvation (v. 26)

4. God's Counsel (v. 27)

God's keeping is...

1. A Choice (vv. 1-2)

2. Comforting (vv. 3-6)

3. Complete (vv. 7-8)

1. It Starts with an Unshakable Confidence in God's Providence (v. 10)

2. It Lies in Being Satisfied with what is Necessary (v. 11)

3. It Is Presented to the World when we are Sustained by the Power of God (v. 13)

I. Christ As The Way

II. Christ As The Truth

III. Christ As The Life

Final Words on How to Live...

1. Spend Your Time Wisely (vv. 13-17)

2. Serve the Lord with Humility (vv. 18-19)

3. Speak What is Profitable (v. 20)

4. Help All Turn to Trust Christ (v. 21)

We Gather the First Day to...

1. Encounter God's Word (vv. 7, 11)

2. Experience God's Sacraments (vv. 7, 11)

3. Extend God's Comfort (vv. 9-10, 12)

AFTER THE UPROAR CEASES...

1. Find Courage to Encourage (vv. 1-2)

2. Decide Against Self-Harm (v. 3)

3. Make God’s Mission Yours (vv. 4-5)

4. Keep the First Day First (vv. 6-7)

1. Genuine Praise is Very Serious to God (vv. 1-11)

2. Genuine Praise is Spontaneous Not Programmed (vv. 12-15, 17-19)

3. Genuine Praise Will Always Offend Some People (vv. 20-23)

Jesus Turns the World Away From...

1. Idolatrous Wealth (vv. 23-27)

2. Religious Nationalism (vv. 28-34)

3. Riotous Rage (vv. 35-41)

Resolved in the Spirit, we must...

1. Support the Church (v. 21a)

2. Reach the World (v. 21b)

3. Send the Best (v. 22)