Key Verses—vv. 1-2, 13: "The elder to the elect lady and her children, whom I love in truth, and not only I, but also all who know the truth, because of the truth that abides in us and will be with us forever . . . The children of your elect sister greet you." (ESV)Aim: To live as elect children of Christ's elect church

Key Verses—vv. 8-9a: "Accordingly, though I am bold enough in Christ to command you to do what is required, yet for love's sake I prefer to appeal to you . . . " (ESV)Aim: To treat each other with miraculous grace in Christ

Key Verse—v. 17: "The LORD your God is in your midst, a mighty one who will save; he will rejoice over you with gladness; he will quiet you by his love; he will exult over you with loud singing." (ESV)Aim: To rejoice and sing for gladness of heart, in Jesus

Key Phrase—v. 15a: "Behold, upon the mountains, the feet of him who brings good news, who publishes peace! . . . " (ESV)Aim: To rejoice in our God—since we are liberated in Christ's gospel

Key Phrase—v. 3a: "The pride of your heart has deceived you, you who live in the clefts of the rock . . . " (ESV)Aim: To walk humbly with our God—through saving faith in Christ

I. The Righteous Call Upon God (vv. 1-3)II. The Righteous Know God (vv. 4-6)III. The Righteous Petition God (vv. 7-10)IV. The Righteous Trust in God (vv. 11-12)

Key Verse—v. 11: " 'In that day I will raise up the booth of David that is fallen and repair its breaches, and raise up its ruins and rebuild it as in the days of old . . . ' " (ESV)Aim: To rejoice in Jesus—since we have everything we need in Him

Key Phrases—vv. 28a, 32a: " 'And it shall come to pass afterward, that I will pour out my Spirit on all flesh . . . And it shall come to pass that everyone who calls on the name of the LORD shall be saved. . . . ' " (ESV)Aim: To Be Filled With The Spirit of God—As Christ's Church

Key Phrase—v. 23b, c: "And I will have mercy on No Mercy, and I will say to Not My People, You are my people; and he shall say, You are my God." (ESV)Aim: To rejoice—that God has united us to His Son

Key Phrase—v. 4a: "Scarcely had I passed them when I found him whom my soul loves. I held him, and would not let him go . . . " (ESV)Aim: To seek, find, and love God in our Lord Jesus Christ