God speaks words: 1. Of courage (2:8-10a, 15-16). 2. To all (2:10b, 17-18). 3. Of a Savior (2:11-12, 16). 4. That deserve praise (2:13-14, 20).

In the incarnation, God showed up at “just the right time.” The world had…

1. A common language & culture.

2. A common longing.

3. A common peace.

4. A common system of transportation.

5. A common census.

6. A common hopelessness.

7. A common helplessness.

In the incarnation, God showed up at “just the right time.” The world had… 1. A common language & culture. 2. A common longing. 3. A common peace. 4. A common system of transportation. 5. A common census. 6. A common hopelessness. 7. A common...

6 Aspects of God’s Grace:

1. Justifying Grace (24:5)

2. Protective Grace (24:6)

3. Transformative Grace (24:7)

4. Surprising Grace (24:8-10)

5. Persistent Grace (25:3-4)

6. Overcoming Grace (25:11-12)

6 Aspects of God’s Grace: 1. Justifying Grace (24:5) 2. Protective Grace (24:6) 3. Transformative Grace (24:7) 4. Surprising Grace (24:8-10) 5. Persistent Grace (25:3-4) 6. Overcoming Grace (25:11-12)

Shepherds fail because they:

- Fail at leadership (21:1 - 22:30).

- Teach falsely (23:9-40).

In God’s promise, there is…

- One Righteous Shepherd (23:1-8).

Shepherds fail because they: - Fail at leadership (21:1 - 22:30). - Teach falsely (23:9-40). In God’s promise, there is… - One Righteous Shepherd (23:1-8).

God is like a potter:

1. Trust the sovereignty of the Potter (18:1-10; 19:1-13).

2. Trust the plans of the Potter (18:11-17; 19:14-15).

3. Trust the Potter to use plots in His plan (18:18; 20:1-6).

4. The persecution of those who trust the Potter (18:19-23; 20:7-18).

God is like a potter: 1. Trust the sovereignty of the Potter (18:1-10; 19:1-13). 2. Trust the plans of the Potter (18:11-17; 19:14-15). 3. Trust the Potter to use plots in His plan (18:18; 20:1-6). 4. The persecution of those who trust the Potter...

Trust the Lord to teach your sick, unteachable heart.

1. God is teaching through discipline (16:1-18).

2. God is teaching with commitment (16:19-21).

3. God is teaching people with incurable hearts (17:1-27).