3. Worldview
John 3:16
16 For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life.
Ephesians 2:8-9
8 For by grace you have been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God; 9 not as a result of works, so that no one may boast.

4. Worldview
2 Peter 3:18
but grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be the glory, both now and to the day of eternity. Amen.
James 1:21
Therefore, putting aside all filthiness and all that remains of wickedness, in humility receive the word implanted, which is able to save your souls.

5. Titus 2:11-14
11 For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all men, 12 instructing us to deny ungodliness and worldly desires and to live sensibly, righteously and godly in the present age, 13 looking for the blessed hope and the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior, Christ Jesus, 14 who gave Himself for us to redeem us from every lawless deed, and to purify for Himself a people for His own possession, zealous for good deeds.

6. Spiritual Impediments
Pride…
the attitude that you are too good and that following God’s word is unnecessary for you…
the attitude of being so afraid of failing that you do not put forth the effort to fully follow God’s word for fear of appearances…
Personal Sins…
Sins of commission (things you ought NOT to do).
Sins of omission (things you OUGHT to have done).

7. 2 Peter 3:18
but grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be the glory, both now and to the day of eternity. Amen.

8. R2L: Purposely in the Midst of Peril
God uses difficulties in our lives (27:1-12)
God uses disasters in our lives (27:13-38)
A. The Non-Christian Worldview Reactions
To disregard all the warning signs (11)
To justify dangerous or destructive behavior (12)
Looking for the slightest reason to continue on (13-17)
At the thought of losing everything, take drastic measures (18-19)
Lose all hope (20)
Stop eating (21a)
Pray (27-29)
If you can save yourself, do it (30-32)
Begin to realize what is of true importance (33-38)

9. R2L: Purposely in the Midst of Peril
God uses difficulties in our lives (27:1-12)
God uses disasters in our lives (27:13-38)
A. The Non-Christian Worldview Reactions
B. The Christian Worldview Reactions
We must be realistic (10)
At times we will “feel” hopeless (20).
We trust in God’s promises, not our feelings (21-26)
Act on God’s promises (31-32)
We must think about the needs of others (33-34)
In a crisis, look for opportunities to bring glory to God (35)

10. R2L: Purposely in the Midst of Peril
God uses difficulties in our lives (27:1-12)
God uses disasters in our lives (27:13-38)
God brings deliverance to our lives (27:39-44)
A. They lost everything
B. They did not lose their lives