In light of our union in Christ, Christians live as citizens of Christ's kingdom by standing firm together on the gospel, enduring suffering in humble unity. --1. CITIZENS OF CHRIST'S KINGDOM STAND FIRM TOGETHER -1-27--Living worthy of the Gospel Standing in one spirit Striving together for the faith--2. CITIZENS OF CHRIST'S KINGDOM ENDURE SUFFERING FOR CHRIST'S SAKE -1-28-29--Courage in the face of opposition -v. 28- -Suffering for the sake of Christ -vv. 29-30---3. CITIZENS OF CHRIST'S KINGDOM LIVE IN UNITY TOGETHER -2-1-4--Unity in Christ -2-11- -Unity in heart -2-2-3--Unity through humility -2-4-

When going through trials David encouraged himself by remembering the Lord's mercies. --DAVID REMEMBERS THE LORD'S MERCIES TO HIM--DAVID REMEMBERS THE LORD'S MERCIES TO THE CHURCH--DAVID ENCOURAGES EVERYONE TO PRAISE THE LORD

Question - Answer 22 of the Heidelberg Catechism says that the Apostles Creed is a summary of the good news of the gospel. Therefore, we should see the creed's affirmation that there will be a final judgment as good news for Christians. The good news in this article for Christians is that the judge Jesus Christ is also our advocate, and he is for us, so we can be comforted as we confidently await our Savior. --1. THE STANDARD-2. THE JUDGE-3. THE VERDICT

In light of our union in Christ, Christians live as citizens of Christ's kingdom by standing firm together on the gospel, enduring suffering in humble unity. 1. CITIZENS OF CHRIST'S KINGDOM STAND FIRM TOGETHER (1:27) Living worthy of the Gospel Standing in one spirit Striving together for the faith 2. CITIZENS OF CHRIST'S KINGDOM ENDURE SUFFERING FOR CHRIST'S SAKE (1:28–29) Courage in the face of opposition (v. 28) Suffering for the sake of Christ (vv. 29–30) 3. CITIZENS OF CHRIST'S KINGDOM LIVE IN UNITY TOGETHER (2:1–4) Unity in Christ (2:11) Unity in heart (2:2–3) Unity through humility (2:4)

When going through trials David encouraged himself by remembering the Lord's mercies. DAVID REMEMBERS THE LORD'S MERCIES TO HIM DAVID REMEMBERS THE LORD'S MERCIES TO THE CHURCH DAVID ENCOURAGES EVERYONE TO PRAISE THE LORD

NUMBERS Chapters 13 - 14

WIVES - HUSBANDS -5-22-33- -Wives-Husbands--CHILDREN - FATHERS -6-1-4- -Children-Fathers--SLAVES - MASTERS -6-5-9- -Slaves-Masters

We continue through Paul's letter to the Ephesian churches this morning with Paul's exhortation with a short section on living our new life in Jesus in these last days. --1. WALK IN WISDOM -VV. 15-17--2. WALK IN THE SPIRIT -VV. 18-21---How do we yield ourselves to the Holy Spirit that he might fill us-- Paul gives a series of four active verbs--1. addressing... -v. 19--2. singing... -v. 19--3. giving thanks... -v. 20--4. submitting... -v. 21-