1.      We must become leaders who are defined by the superordinary, not by normalcy. (v. 1)

• Being ordinary only leads us to places of comfort and convenience.

• We become complacent when we surround ourselves in the routine.

• But, a life of faith must depend on a God much greater than our human senses.

• Such a life directs us towards the phenomenal and the miraculous.

2.      A life of faith must break through what is senseless in order to latch onto what is sacred. (v. 7)

• Most of the time our wisdom defines what is meaningful or foolish based on our interactions with the natural world.

• But, we have limited wisdom. This means our understanding of our surroundings become limited, too.

• Faith goes above and beyond our confined experiences towards a holy God whose wisdom is limitless.

3.      A life of faith is not motivated by any human system. (v. 23)

• Many times our lives are based on other people’s measurements of us.

• We act and react to satisfy those who have a grasp over us.

• But, faith always chooses what is right over personal safety.

4.      A life of faith finds salvation in God, not in human inspiration. (v. 30)

• Do not depend on human ingenuity that is crippled by sin – hence, it is always characterized in ruin and brokenness.

• Faith commits to a God who has greater authority over human capabilities.

5.      A life of faith does not discriminate; all are welcome to live it out! (v. 31)

• Hopelessness can never stand in the way of a life of destiny, but we must aspire after a faithful life.

• Do not live based on what you see; live based on what you believe.