Theme: The nearer we are to the time of Jesus' return—the more urgent our need to make peace with God.

Theme: We are ambassadors who declare the good news of reconciliation to God through Jesus Christ.

Theme: Our Lord's work of bringing peace to those He redeems also brings division into the world.

Theme: Because of the cross and the resurrection, we are to now look at each person in terms of his or her relation to Jesus Christ.

Theme: Our Lord gives His servants instructions on how to be found 'ready' for His return.

Theme: We are compelled to tell others about Jesus because of His love shown to them at the cross.

Theme: Our Lord teaches us that, because we are under our Father's care, we can cease from all worry.

Theme: It is foolish to lay up treasure for ourselves without becoming rich toward God.

Theme: The compassion of our Lord teaches us that people are more important than programs.

Theme: Our Lord gives two parables that show how the kingdom of God spreads in this world.