Introduction:
1. Our God is a Very Great God … (v1-2).
2. Very Great Mercy, Very Great Miracle (v3-5).
– The new birth into a living hope;
– The resurrection from the dead;
– The inheritance of the saints.
3. Very Great Joy (v6-9)
– The inexpressible joy of being loved by Jesus;
– The assurance of our salvation and the glories to come.
4. Implications of the Resurrection.

Conclusion:
– Believe in the Risen King!
– Remember whose you are – you belong to the Lord Jesus,
– Remember the benefits of being a Christian.
– Recharge your faith ‘battery’ by looking to Jesus.
– Put God first in your life again.