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).
1. Thank God for His protection (1-6).
2. Thank God for His power (7-10).
3. Thank God for His people (11-16).
4. Thank God for His providence, provision, and purpose (1-16).
1. When life is difficult, trust God (vv. 1-12).
2. When life is scary, trust God (vv. 13-26).
3. When life is perilous, trust God (vv. 27-44)
How do we trust God?
*Through the anchor of God's presence
*Through the anchor of God's ownership
*Through the anchor of service for God
A life changed by the Gospel:
1. Will courageously persevere when facing opposition (Acts 25:23-27).
2. Will boldly proclaim the Gospel that saves no matter the obstacles (Acts 26:1-18).
3. Will continue to share the Gospel no matter the outcome (Acts 26:19-32).
1. The world's view: The resurrection is foolish
*It is not important
*Believe what you want
*It is not true
*Jesus Christ is a mere man
2. The believer's view: Salvation depends on the bodily resurrection of Christ.
*It is the most important truth
*Jesus is the only way
*It is true
*Jesus Christ is God in the flesh
