As we study the text, we'll learn we can grieve with hope -13-14- because we hope in the resurrection -15-17-, and we should encourage one another with these words -18-.

As we study, we'll see the God of Grace in verses 1 through 4, the God of Might in verses 5 through 8, and the God of Plenty in verses 9 through 13.

As we study the text, we'll remember our testimony in verses 3 through 5, rekindle our gospel in verse 6, and return to our calling in verse 7.

As we study the text, we'll hear the prayer in verse one, see the enemies in verses 2 through 6, watch the intervention in verses 7 through the first part of verse 8, and then conclude with a call to learn the lessons in the last part of verse 8 through the end.

As we study the text, we'll be introduced to an apostle in the first part of verse 1, his errand in the second part of verse 1, and his greeting in verse 2.

As we study the text, we'll see David seeking in verse one, his satisfaction in verses two through eight, and him submitting in verses 9 through 11.

As we study the text, we'll learn His authority in verse 18, we'll obey His command in verses 19 and the first part of verse 20, and we'll remember His promise in the second half of verse 20.

As we study the text, we'll see the Wise Men knocking on the wrong door in verses 1 through 8 and then see the Wise Men knocking on the right door in verses 9 through 12.

As we consider the sounds from the miracle of Christmas, we'll see the shepherds and angels in verses 8 and 9, hear the angels speak and sing in verses 10 through 14, and the watch the shepherds respond in verses 15 through 20.

Making our way through the text, we'll see the mystery of faith in verses 10 through 13 and the miracle of the manger in verses 14 through 17.