Chapter 1 Verses 1-4 They believe that the Messiah will come to exalt them to glory, and yet the church among them has been devastated. 1, 3 5, 6 They could no longer be taught by the Word. 3 7-9 The church cannot be instituted among them, because everyone looks to Himself and not to the Lord; 3 10, 11 therefore no truth or good can be received by them. 3 12-15 The church will be instituted among those who are wise from the Word. 11