1. The world's rebellion (vv. 1-3).
*A foolish plot
*A foolish stand
*A foolish word
2. The Lord's response (vv. 4-6).
*The Lord sits
*The Lord laughs
*The Lord speaks
3. The Son's rule (vv. 7-9).
*The Son will be revealed
*The Son will rule
*The Son will judge
4. The Spirit's invitation (vv. 10-12).
*Be wise and instructed
*Serve and rejoice
*Surrender and Trust
1: Use me: to teach your ways
V. 13
2: Use me: to proclaim your praise
Vv 14-15
3: Use me: to worship you rightly
Vv 16-17
4: Use me: to pray for your people
Vv 18-19
1. I need to be cleansed by the blood (v.7).
2. I need hope (v. 8).
3. I need to know my sins are forgiven (v. 9).
4. I need a clean heart and a renewed Spirit (v. 10).
5. I need the keeping power of the Holy Spirit (v. 11).
6. I need to regain the joy of God's Salvation (v. 12a).
7. I need a new desire within (v. 12b).
1. Appeal: For God's mercy and forgiveness (vv. 1-3).
*God is merciful
*I am a sinner
*God will forgive
2. Recognize: Your sin is always against a Holy God (v. 4).
3. Admit: You are a sinner by nature (v. 5).
4. Desire: Restoration and renewal (v. 6).
1. Peace comes from a Shepherd who loves.
2. Peace comes from a love that pursues.
3. Peace comes from a love that welcomes.
1. The Lord provides strength and endurance.
2. The Lord provides relationship, care, and purpose.
3. The Lord provides joy.
Dark valleys are:
*Unavoidable
*Unpredictable
*Impartial
*Temporary
*and have a Purpose
1. Refuse to be afraid.
2. Rely on the Lord's presence.
3. Rely on the Lord's protection.
1. Restoration is His work.
2. Guidance is His promise.
3. Glory is His purpose.
1. The Shepherd gives rest.
2. The Shepherd gives refreshment.
3. The Shepherd gives renewal.
1. Shepherd
2. The Lord
3. My
4. I shall not want
1. Let Christ be Lord over your hardships (17-22).
2. Let Christ be Lord over your heart (23-29).
3. Let Christ be Lord over your home (30-31).