1. “Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom, teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord” (NKJV).

2. I. The Grandeur of Ch rist. Jesus is God (Isa. 9:6; Col. 1:15). He offered Himself (Phil. 2:5-8; Rev. 5:9-10). A Wonderful Savior no. 363. Hallelujah! What a Savior no. 161.

3. II. The Encouragement of His Atonement. Although sinners, Christ died for us (Rom. 3:10-12; 5:6). He Bore it All no. 666.

4. III. The Encouragement of Victory and Deliverance. Christ overcomes the world (John 16:33). In Christ we can overcome trial, temptation, persecution, and death (Rom. 8:37-39; 1 John 5:4). Faith is the Victory no. 576. He is Able to Deliver Thee no. 279.

5. IV. The Nearness of His Coming. In Spite of Mockers Christ will Return (2 Pet. 3:1-4, 10). Jesus is coming quickly (Rev. 22:12-14). It Won’t Be Very Long no. 380.