Psalm 23

Luke 2.8-14

1 Peace is now here2 Peace is certain3 Peace is for those with whom He is pleased

Luke 1:26-38

Matthew 25:1-13

The Kingdom of Heaven is Like a Bridal Party (v.1-2)

Some in the Party are Wise and Some are Foolish (v.3-10)

The Foolish will be Shut Out of the Wedding (v.11-12)

Application: Be Ready for the Groom’s Arrival (v.13)

Galatians 4:4-7

When (v. 4a)

What (v. 4b)

Why (v. 5-7)

1 Peter 5:10-14

1 Peter 5:6-9

What is humility v. 5

Why does humility work the way that it does? v. 5-6

How can we cast away our anxiety? v. 7

Who is our enemy and how can we defeat him? v. 8-9

1 Peter 5:1-5

John 10:1-11

1-6 Jesus gathers and knows his own

7-10 Jesus protects and sustains and cares forhis own

11 Jesus dies for his own

1 Peter 4.12-19

Here we find four attitudes that will enable us  to handle suffering and persecution well.

1) Expect it 12

2) Rejoice in it 13, 14

3) Understand the reason and result of it 15-18

4) Entrust it all to God 19