1. God acts from a big agenda, 7:14-19v. 17- “By this you shall know that I am the Lord: behold…”* Is God selfish or merciful?2. Relief is a vain substitute for the truth, 8:1-11* Has there ever been a time where you settled for relief instead of the truth? 3. My capacity exceeds yours, 8:16-194. God is a caring, personal God, 8:20-23v. 22- “That you may know that I am the Lord in the midst of the earth.”* Is there an area of your life where it doesn’t feel like God is Lord over?5. God makes a distinction, 9:1-7