Eternal blessing will come to those who see their brokenness and need, but eternal deprivation will come to those who are fit and self-satisfied.

Jesus chose twelve of His disciples and named them Apostles to lay the foundations of His church and ensure the continuation of His ministry to all.

Jesus claimed authority over the interpretation and application of Sabbath regulation and demonstrated His authority by His works, exposing the Pharisees’ self-righteous and cold-hearted legalism.

Self-justifying and tradition-bound religion is incompatible with the presence and provisions of Christ.

If life were perfect, it would be hard to see the beauty of Christ or to minister him to others.