Psalm 139:1-12

1. Communication is a critical piece in this exercise- Why?

Because we do not want to assume others know what you intend to do without communicating your intent

Aircraft taking off without clearance or personnel running across a flight line without permission are accidents waiting to happen.

2. An attention-getter.

1. Some thoughts that relate the attention-getter or to the main idea of the message.

3. Point #1 God knows you (verses 1-6)

1. Introduce your point and explain what the Bible text says regarding that point.

2. Use an illustration to further clarify it.

3. Provide an application-—“Here’s how this idea relates to our lives.”

4. Point #2 God pursues you (verses 7-10)

1. Explanation

2. Illustration

3. Application

5. Point 3 God watches over you (11-12)

1. Explanation

2. Illustration

3. Application

6. Point 4 (e.g. “God is concerned with the condition of our hearts.”)

1. Explanation

2. Illustration

3. Application

7. Conclusion

1. Summarize what you’ve taught.

2. Present a call to action—what should your congregation do, now that they’ve learned these truths from God’s Word?