Those who listen to Jesus will orient their hearts to love their enemies and will act toward them out of that love.
Unity in the church is good sign for believers, but we must know the effect it has on the watching world.
When we faithfully follow Christ, we will be persecuted; but we can learn to rejoice and be glad knowing that we are sharing in the sufferings of Christ.
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.
If the Christian has any animating passion other than love for Jesus Christ, God will use trials to remove those from their heart.