Theme: Even in the victory that Christ provides, there will always be human imperfections that require us to show mercy.

Theme: Jesus—in His High-Priestly prayer—prayed for the apostles who would bear testimony of Him to the world.

Theme: Certain things help us to put the doctrine of God's providence into practice in daily life.

Theme: This chapter teaches us lessons from the story of the beginnings of the possession of the land.

Theme: Usefulness to God in future circumstances comes from faithfulness to God in present tests.

Theme: This chapter illustrates the call of God's people to stand faithful in times of paganistic challenges.