Main Point: Our Lord instructs us how to pray to our Heavenly Father.

Outline: 5 hooks to hang our prayers on:

(1) Personal (v.9)

(2) Praise (v.10)

(3) Provision (v.11)

(4) Pardon (v.12)

(5) Protection (v.13)

Main Point: The Word that gives us life is the Word that grows us up.

Outline: What does this look like?

1. Loving One Another (1:22–2:1)

2. Longing for the Word (2:2–3)

Main Point: Future grace compels present holiness.

Outline: How do I fasten my hope upon what’s promised?

1. Prepare your mind (13)

2. Reflect your Father (14–17)

3. Treasure your Redeemer (18–21)

Main Point: A true understanding of Christ prepares us for future trials.

Outline: The transfiguration displays:

1. The Revelation of Heavenly Glory (2–3)

2. The Affirmation of Christ’s Mission (4–8)

3. The Expectation of Trials (9–13)

Main Point: The Gospel is so great that God’s servants throughout history have been captivated by it.

1. The Prophets who Predicted it 

2. The Preachers who Proclaimed it

3.The Angels who Peer into it

Main Point: Rejoice in your salvation—even in trials—because God is preparing you for heaven.

Outline: How is God using trials in our lives?

1. Trials test and prove our faith (6–7)

2. Trials deepen our joy in Christ (8–9)

Main Point: Praise God for your great salvation.

Outline: 2 reasons to praise God for your salvation.

1. Its Source (3)

2. Its Security (4–5)

Main Point: A life devoted to God is tethered to eternal truth.

Outline: What do we need to know to sustain our devotion?

(1) Our Situation – Exiles (v.1)

(2) Our Salvation – Fixed (v.2)

Main Point:  A clear vision of Christ shows us his crown and his cross.

Outline: Jesus can heal spiritual blindness: 

1. The Object Lesson (8:22-27)

2. Partial Healing (8:27-30)

3. Complete Healing (8:31-9:1)

Main Point: Jesus wants us to understand and remember who he is and what he’s done.

Outline:

1. Satisfied (8:1–10)

2. Denied (8:11–13)

3. Mystified (8:14–21)