The Ultimate Goal in our Suffering: God’s Glory (vv. 10-11)

Three Ways to Reach This Goal:

Humble Yourself under God’s Authority (vv. 5-7)

Don’t be Ignorant and Foolish of Life in this World (v. 8)

Stand Firm in Your Faith in Jesus (v. 9)

Please join us for family worship in your homes on this Christmas morning. Merry Christmas from the elders and staff at Redemption Bible Chapel!

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Means of this Action

Purpose of this Action

The Setting

The Story

The Controversy

The Reality

The Takeaway

The Setting

The Story

The Controversy

The Reality

The Takeaway

Biblically Compensate Your Leaders (vv. 17-18)

Biblically Confront Your Leaders (vv. 19-21)

Biblically Choose Your Leaders (vv. 22a, 24-25)

Biblically Consider Your Leaders (vv. 22b-23)

Avoid the Downward Spiral

Respect Others: Because You’re Family (vv. 1-2)

Take Responsibility: For Yourself and the People God’s Given You (3-16)

Sweat Says it All

Prioritize Godliness (v.6-10)

Persist in Godliness (v.11-16)

Don’t leave the faith through the door of self-denial

Self-denial is not a regimen for acceptance with God (v.1-3)

Receive God’s good gifts with thanks and understanding (v.4-5)