*The Main Idea: Circumcision means God MUST take on the cost of our sin to fulfil his covenant of grace.

*The Big Question: How much must God take on to give out?

*The Central Point: He gives until it hurts… showing it by:

1.) Making Promises: His Own Hurt (vv. 1-8) – (Application: It costs him: takes on death to give out life)

2.) Making Impressions: He Must Hurt (vv. 9-21) – (Application: It costs us, but not like it costs him)

3.) Making Room: How Much Must He Hurt? (vv. 22-27) – (Application: Is following him worth it?)