1. Introduction
 

2. Since you have never been this way before, you need God’s direction. (vs. 3-4)
 

3. Since you have never been this way before, you need a personal consecration. (vs. 5)
 

4. Since you have never been this way before, you need to depend totally on God’s intervention. (vs. 16-17)
 

5. Conclusion

a.  It begins when we come to Christ.
b.  It never ends!

a.  Have no other gods before Him.  (Ex. 20:3)
b.  Approach Him on His terms.  His holiness requires Him to set the conditions.
c.  Live holy lives in His presence.  (1 Pet. 1:18, Lev. 11:45-46)
d.  Believe God and obey Him in all things.

a.  Mankind has sought his own way from the beginning.
b.  Even God's chosen drift back into prideful self-seeking.
c.  Mankind has a long history of worship, (we were created to be worshipers!)  We keep changing the objects of worship toward self.

a.  What God requires, Christ provides.
b.  The defining difference between the Old Covenant and the New Covenant is Jesus Christ.
c.  Both Covenants spell out God's terms for relationship; the question is always one of man's compliance.
d.  The Old Covenant with the law only points out that mankind is hopelessly unable to come to God through his own effort.  (Rom. 3:19-20)
e.  The New Covenant assures access to God through Christ's perfect sacrifice and His righteousness which is available to all who believe.
f.  We celebrate Christ's completed work that leads to victory and ultimate fulfillment.

1.  Introduction

2.  God’s accusation (1:6-14)

3.  God’s instruction (2:1-9)

4.  Conclusion

Introduction

A servant who weeps with others

A servant who bears sufferings

A servant who knows his direction

Conclusion

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