Key Idea: As followers of Jesus, we’re called to live distinct, godly, and obedient lives even if it means suffering.

Key Idea: Be encouraged…keep doing good because the path of suffering leads to our victorious king.

Key Idea: As Christians we will be persecuted for our faith, but we are able to endure and redeem it if we look to God’s promises and live out God’s purposes.

Key Idea: We are called to be a compelling witness for Christ within the church and to the outside world.

Key idea: God is honored when husbands and wives joyfully live out God’s roles for them, thus displaying the beauty of the gospel.

Key idea: Believers, fundamentally changed by the work of the Suffering Servant, are to emulate Christ by honoring our masters and suffering for righteousness sake as an act of worship to God and to open a channel of His grace to us.

Key Idea: Because God is completely and intimately involved with us, we are freed to be completely and intimately honest with Him in our prayers.

Key Idea: We display our ultimate submission to God and our distinction as Christians through our submission to earthly authorities.

Key Idea: Christ transforms our identity, therefore, our Christ-centered identity transforms everything in our lives.