Theme: The church behaves most like heaven when it welcomes sinners who seek God's mercy.

Theme: The story of Mary Magdalene gives us an example of a redeemed sinner's faithful love for the Savior.

Theme: Jesus' command to 'watch' for His promised return also includes hints on how to do so.

Theme: When the events of the end of the age begin to happen, they will—in mercy—be fulfilled quickly.

Theme: Paul prays that his Christian friends would receive a God-empowered knowledge of the rich blessings that are theirs in Christ.