Psalm 27

Psalm 27. David did not fear the chaos around him. Why? 1) His trust was fully in his God, 2) His desire was to be fully in God's presence, 3) He knew God would not forsake him; he would see God's goodness in the land of the living.

True Religion

Isaiah 58 and John 15. What kind of religious life does God desire? How can we best please him? Only by 1) True, lifestyle commitment to his truth; 2) Breaking from our self-centered existence and caring for others; and 3) Relying on Christ as our source of power.

Dependence on God

Isaiah 66:2-4. What does God require of us? What pleases him? 1) True, internal religion of the heart; 2) A humble heart that depends solely on the Lord; 3) Respect for and obedience to his Word.

God's Workmanship

Ephesians 2:10. We are God's workmanship: what exactly does this idea mean for how we are to view ourselves and interact with God?

Walking in humility and unity

Philippians 2:1-11. Paul uses Christ's example of humility as the basis for his exhortation to unity.