Our Lord proclaims the future blessedness of those who suffer for Him, and the future woefulness of those who savor this world instead of Him.

Theme: Our Lord established a foundational witness for Himself by the calling the twelve.

Theme: We serve the cause of the gospel when we pray as we should for its spread.

Theme: Nehemiah 8 shows us the main characteristics of a spiritual revival among God's people.

Theme: In a time of controversy, our Lord's character as the Son of God shown through.

Theme: We should give our all to Jesus' cause; because our labor is not in vain in Him.

Theme: The key to fruitful Christian living is to abide continually in loving personal fellowship with Jesus Christ.