Main Idea: It’s the mercy of Jesus that enables us to meet the constant contempt of this world with the gospel of peace

Only when we understand and embrace our exile status will we be prepared to navigate the cultural challenges we face with the wisdom and grace of the gospel

Beware of teachers or leaders in the church who speak more about their own understanding than they  speak of the authority of Christ and His Word

There is only one king who is capable of meeting God’s standards and fulfilling God’s plan, and his name is Jesus

The star of Jacob has risen in Jesus. He is the promised King who brings God’s blessing to all nations, and before whom all nations will one day bow

Humbly approach the LORD with total dependence for the complete forgiveness of your sin

There is no salvation without a substitute: His name is Jesus, the Passover Lamb

God provides all that he promises, and has done so preeminently through his Son

If the object of our hope does not anchor us in Christ, then it will actually testify against us that we have neglected Christ

You cannot honor the Father without honoring the Son. And we honor the Son by recognizing his unique authority, trusting him for eternal life now, and hoping in him for the resurrection to come