This is an encouragement to believers to seek Him first and submit to Him, be strong and not get discouraged in doing His work. God rewards those that do the work.

1. God’s word to His Church in a Chaotic World

2. “For a long time Israel has been without the true God,
without a teaching priest, and without law”

3. Notice the root:
1. No true God – Israel had turned away from worshipping
God (“Elohim”).
2. No teaching priest – they had priests, but no priest that
taught with authority

4. What is the Sponsor saying to the church today?
1. Seek Him first (v. 2)

5. What is the Sponsor saying to the church today?
1. Seek Him first (v. 2)
2. Be strong (v. 7)

6. What is the Sponsor saying to the church today?
1. Seek Him first (v. 2)
2. Be strong (v. 7)
3. Don’t get discouraged. (v. 7)

7. What is the Sponsor saying to the church today?
1. Seek Him first (v. 2)
2. Be strong (v. 7)
3. Don’t get discouraged. (v. 7)
4. Do the work. (v. 7)

8. 1 Corinthians 15:58 (MSG) ”With all this going for us,
my dear, dear friends, stand your ground. And don't
hold back. Throw yourselves into the work of the
Master, confident that nothing you do for him is a
waste of time or effort.”