Opening Reading: Psalm 57

Outline:

· Modeling the Priorities of a God-fearing Leader

· Trusting God: A Model of Faithfulness in Hard Times

· Crossing Barriers: True Obedience and Godly Humility

· Christian Love: Matching Actions with Convictions

Verses Read or Referenced in Sermon (Bold passages on screen):

· Isaiah 53:2-3

· Philippians 4:9

· 1 Timothy 4:12

· Ruth 2:3-7

· 1 Samuel 16:7

· Colossians 4:1

· John 13:34-35

· 1 John 3:14, 16-18

· Deuteronomy 24:19

· Exodus 22:22-24

· Romans 12:1

· 2 Corinthians 4:16-18

· Colossians 3:23

· 1 Peter 1:6-7

· Matthew 23:23

· 2 Corinthians 5:20

· Ruth 1:22; 2:2, 5, 6, 8

· Psalm 51:5

· Galatians 4:4-7

· Luke 19:10

· Ruth 2:8-13

· 1 Corinthians 5:17

· Romans 8:32

· 1 Peter 3:2-4

· Philippians 1:6

· Ephesians 2:10

· Ruth 2:14

· James 2:15-17

· Matthew 11:28