Relevance: why does this matte to me? Thesis: When you doubt God's love, look to the cross: Christ died for you while you were still helpless, ungodly, and sinful. GOD'S LOVE FOUND US AT OUR WORST GOD'S LOVE SURPASSING HUMAN LOVE GOD'S LOVE IS PROVEN AT THE CROSS

Summary: We see the Church through God's eyes when we see that he loves her, gathers outsiders into her, and makes himself the fountain of her joy. God Sees His Church as the City He Loves (vv. 1–3) God Sees His Church as the Home of Former Outsiders (vv. 4–6) God Sees His Church as the People Whose Life Is in Him (v. 7)

Summary: where we're at in Romans and where we're going in this passage. Relevance: why does this matter to me? Thesis: Because God has justified us in Christ, we can rejoice even in suffering, knowing he uses it to deepen our hope and assure us of his love by the Holy Spirit. THE SURPRISE: WE REJOICE IN SUFFERING (V. 3A) THE PROCESS: SUFFERING PRODUCES HOPE (VV. 3B–4) THE ASSURANCE: HOPE WILL NOT SHAME US (V. 5)

Summary: When your heart is divided, pray to the Lord who alone can unite your heart to fear His name. Pray As the Lord's Needy Servant (vv. 1–4, 16–17) Pray According to the Lord's Good Character (vv. 5–6, 15) Pray to the Lord as the Only God (vv. 8–10, 12–13)

Summary: When your heart is divided, pray to the Lord who alone can unite your heart to fear His name. Pray As the Lord's Needy Servant (vv. 1–4, 16–17) Pray According to the Lord's Good Character (vv. 5–6, 15) Pray to the Lord as the Only God (vv. 8–10, 12–13)

Summary: where we're at in Romans and where we're going in this passage. Relevance: why does this matter to me? Thesis: If you're justified by faith in Christ, your past is settled, your present is secure, and your future is full of hope. I HAVE PEACE (V. 1) I HAVE ACCESS (V.2) I HAVE JOY (V.2)

Summary: Psalm 85 is all about praying for renewal in our relationship with God. I. Remember Rightly—God Has Restored Us in Christ (vv. 1–3) II. Plead Honestly—God Invites Us to Ask for Renewal (vv. 4–7) III. Expect Confidently—God Speaks Peace to His People (vv. 8–13)

Summary: Psalm 84 shows us that "going to church" is a big deal because God's dwelling place pictured in the temple is embodied in Christ and enjoyed by the church. I. It's God's Special Dwelling Place (vv. 1–4) II. It's a Place Pilgrims Receive Strength (vv. 5–8) III. It's a Place God Gives Grace (vv. 9–12)