MAIN THOUGHT:
The resurrection of Jesus Christ allows us to experience NEW LIFE. (v3)

THREE ASPECTS OF THIS NEW LIFE:
1) A LIVING HOPE in what is to come. (v3-5)

2) The realization that our TRIALS ARE TEMPORARY. (v6-7)

3) An INEXPRESSIBLE JOY. (v8-9)

CLOSING THOUGHT:
In order to experience the NEW LIFE of the resurrection, we need to PLACE OUR TRUST IN JESUS CHRIST.