1. It provides us with a picture of prayer---2. It reminds us of the privilege of prayer---3. It speaks to us about the pattern of prayer---4. It teach us about the perfume of prayer---5. It challenges us about the priority of prayer.

1. A good minister doesn't get distracted--2. A good minister is disciplined for godliness--3. A good minister works hard--4. A good minister sets a good example--5. A good minister has a biblical ministry--6. A good minister perseveres in ministry.

The local church matters because--1. The local church is God's family--2. The local church is God's residence--3. The local church is God's witness--5. The local church is God's battleground.

1. The clear distinction between the courtyard and the wilderness--2. The means of admission into the courtyard--3. The detailed instructions for the altar--4. The significant position of the altar.

1. The priority we should give to prayer--2. The people we should remember in prayer--3. The purposes we should adopt in prayer - our peace, God's pleasure and gospel preachers.

1. A picture of God's continual presence--2. A picture of God's unending provision--3. A picture of God's unending communion--4. A picture of God's continuing plan.

1. The pronouncement of Christ---2. The promise of Christ---3. The power of Christ---5. The possession of Christ--6. The people of Christ.

1. We are being preserved here and now--2. We will be preserved to all eternity.

1. He provides in advance---2. He provides by anointing---3. He provides in abundance.

1. The name of this valley---2. The journey through this valley---3. The comfort in the valley---4. The protection of the Shepherd.