***NOTE: Silent from 13:40-31:40 mark.
Be Hopeful, God is Sovereign and Working out His eternal plans despite appearances and opposition . . .
I. God is Good and is Sovereign over Individuals, Empires and History! (1:2; 2:19-21; 4:24-25; 5:18)
II. God is Able to Care for, Protect and Sustain His Own! (1:9, 17-21; 2:12-16; 3:16-18, 26-28; 6:19-28)
III. We are Empowered to Be Faithful no Matter the Circumstances or Opposition we Face! (1:8; 3:8-12; 4:27; 5:22-23; 6:5, 10)
IV. God’s Forever Kingdom is Coming and will be Triumphant! (2:44-45; 4:1-3, 34-35; 7:9-14; 12:1-4)
Practical Implications - 3 Questions
o Do we embrace and submit to God’s good Sovereignty?
o Have I purposed in my heart to be Faithful and Pure?
o Am I committed to raising disciples and kids who can stand?
