Big Idea: At the cross, Jesus turns our shame into our victory
1. Our debt is destroyed (Col 2:14)
2. Our captors are taken captive (Col 2:15)
A Crushing Example (1 Peter 2:21-25)
Big Idea: We are to embrace Jesus’ suffering so we can follow Jesus’ example of suffering
We are called to...
1) Embrace Jesus’ suffering for us (1 Peter 2:24-25)
2) Exemplify Jesus’ suffering in us (1 Peter 2:21-23)
The Cross
Big Idea: Jesus pays the price to set us free
1. The law
Its curse (Gal 3:23-24)
Its ceremonies (Gal 4:4-5; Eph 1:7)
2. The bondage of sin
Its guilt (Titus 2:11-14)
Its power (1 Pet 1:17-19)
Dedicated (1 Samuel 1:1-28)
Big Idea: A dedicated child begins with a dedicated parent
1. Dedicated in pain (1:1-8)
2. Dedicated in prayer (1:9-20)
3. Dedicated in purpose (1:21-28)
Pursued For Ministry
Big Idea: Men and women are to be pursued, not just permitted, for ministry in the church