1. As the writer to the Hebrews affirms, what makes the Christian gospel so much better is that we are no longer dealing with “types and shadows."
  2. Who would ever want all these screamers and haters? It turns out that Christ does.
  3. Rejoice with Mary as she would rejoice with you. Be blessed, like her, with humility from God, so that you may serve joyfully and willingly wherever and in whatever role God has placed you.
  4. God is not calling us to “grow up.” He is calling us to dependence.
  5. For with God we look not for the order of nature, but rest our faith in the power of him who works.
  6. It all starts with God; and it all ends with God. He is the alpha and omega of giving and generosity.
  7. Who is God really? He is offensive, anarchic by the world’s standards, and far too gracious to people who don’t deserve his time or attention.
  8. Our God is a living God and he listens to our cries for help.
  9. From the beginning to the end of his letter, John really wants one thing: for us to be in Jesus.
  10. We don’t start with behavior and work toward Christ. We start with Christ and everything works out from there.
  11. The good news is that with our God there is always more: more than we deserve, dare, ask, or expect, more than we can see, hear, feel, or think.