Main Sermon Points- -1- Because of who believers are in Christ, they must concentrate their hope on the revelation of Jesus Christ. -2- Because of who believers are in Christ, they must pursue holy lives.

Main Sermon Points- -1- Believers can be steadfast in their faith because God the Father has given them new spiritual life. -2- Believers can be steadfast in their faith because they have a wonderful inheritance they can look forward to that is beyond time. -3- Believers can be steadfast in their faith because they are under the powerful protection of God the Father.

Main Sermon Points- -1- David's lament speaks prophetically of the sufferings of Christ, who was anointed by God to fill the office of priest by offering Himself as a substitutionary sacrifice for sinners. -2- Christ was anointed by God to fill the office of prophet by revealing the truth of God. -3- Christ was anointed by God to fill the office of king by which He overcomes the resistance of sinners in salvation and ensures that His kingdom will extend to the ends of the earth.

Main Sermon Points- -1- Prayerful lament is given by the Lord for His people to use in times of deep despair. -2- Prayerful lament is given by the Lord so that His people can be assured that He hears and answers their prayers of despair.

Main Sermon Points- -1- Lament begins by coming to the Lord in prayer. -2- Lament involves an honesty about the things that are making life so difficult. -3- Lament must include the determination to trust in the Lord in the midst of the trial.