| 1. | v. 14 | God speaks | |
| 2. | v. 16 | God's Word penetrates ears; faith comes by hearing (Romans 10:17); the Spirit seals the Word (Ephesians 1:13) | |
| 3. | v. 17 | Repentance: turning from (1) conduct, and (2) pride | |
| 4. | v. 18 | No more death (cf. John 5:24 "passed out of death") | |
| 5. | vv. 19-22 | The sorrow that brings repentance (2 Cor. 7:9-10) | |
| 6. | v. 23 | The "Angel of YHWH" bearing the Gospel mediates on behalf of men. He reconciles men to God - 2 Cor. 5:18-20). He instructs in the way of righteousness. | |
| 7. | v. 24 | Christ's ransom (atonement) found and applied | |
| 8. | v. 24 | New life; new nature, new birth | |
| 9. | v. 26 | Acceptance before God--based upon the ransom and the new life. Joy in God's presence. Imputed righteousness. | |
| 10. | v. 27 | Confession of sin; acknowledgment of sin and unworthiness | |
| 11. | v. 28 | Testimony of God's redemptive work in our lives | |
| 12. | vv. 29-30 | SUMMARY: God does all these things to accomplish His glorious plan |
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