Aim: To carefully follow Christ—even through many trials.
Doctrine: Careful followers of the truth triumph over the many forces arrayed against them, but this requires a relentless faith that produces victories which are the result of God's grace.
Exegesis: The places careful following takes faithful Churchmen: from doctrine, to difficulty (vv. 10-11a); from deliverance, to determination (vv. 11b-12); from discernment, to dogma (v. 13).
Further application: How to succeed at carefully following Christ: first, we must have a Church framework of discipleship; then, we must commit to persevering in our holy faith.
Key verse: v.10 ''But you have carefully followed my doctrine, manner of life, purpose, faith, longsuffering, love, perseverance...''
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Rev. Mark Henninger received his Masters of Divinity from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in Deerfield, Illinois, and he has been Pastor of Redeemer Presbyterian Church in Peoria, Illinois for more than 30 years.