1. Repentance. 2. God receives Israel graciously. 3. Call to Wisdom.

1. God's holy Word is the primary instrument which brings change and growth. 2. This Word is a person, the eternal Son of God, the Lord Jesus Christ, our perfect High Priest.

Trust Jesus. Follow Him even when the path is hard. 1. Jesus prepares the Passover knowing what lies ahead. 2. Jesus reveals the betrayal at the table. 3. Jesus submits to what scripture has foretold.

Prosperity can breed pride. 1. Ephraim builds on a false premise (v.1-8) 2. Israel is against God (v.9-11) 3. Judgment and Redemption (v.12-14) 4. The wages of sin (v.15-16) Count our many blessings in Jesus Christ and do not take it for granted.

Jesus is worth everything you give Him. 1. What looks wasteful to others. 2. What Jesus says is beautiful. 3. Why this moment matters forever.

True believers endure the Christian life by fixing their eyes on Jesus. 1. Lay aside what hinders endurance. 2. Run the race God has set before you. 3. Fix your eyes on Jesus.