Here are some basic guidelines to consider as you build your message points.

  1. Good points are short
  2. Good points have words from the text
  3. Good points are easy to understand
  4. Good points are easy to remember
  5. Good points make sense on their own
  6. Good points are connected to the message title
  7. Good points have a common pattern
  8. Good points have a connected theme
  9. Good points often build upon the previous points
  10. Good points are often application statements