Fearless in the face of danger.
Faithful to the mission.
Follow Jesus to the cross.

Own your story (v. 2-5)
Own your faith (v. 6-8)
Own your witness (v. 10, 14-15)

You don't have to kill the customs (v. 17-22)
Your customs do need to be informed by Christ (v. 17-22)
Compromise comes when you step off the gospel (v. 23-26)

The Spirit still speaks today
We don't have the full picture
Our aim is God's will

Watch the shepherds
Watch the sheep
Be wary of wolves

Live with hope (v. 3-4)
Live in light of your power source (v. 5)
Live in the tension of triumph & trial (v. 6-9)

A Gospel of Grace...
-Propels an intentionally relational lifestyle (v. 17-18)
-Produces an emotional connectedness (v. 19)
-Promotes a bold biblical witness (v. 20-27)

The Great Confession
The Great Commandment
The Great Commission

v. 1-6, 12 : Devotedly encouraging
v. 3, 7-16: Decidedly elastic (flexible!)