Theme: The 'eyewitness' account of the apostles about Christ is evidence demands an obedience of faith.

Theme: This passage highlights the work of the Holy Spirit in this world while our Lord is away.

Theme: The basis of our joy is that we now live in the 'new order' that Jesus has brought about for us by His sacrifice for us.

Theme: This chapter illustrates how God asserts Himself as the sovereign over the nations of this world.

Theme: We're to remember that we will be persecuted in this world for following Jesus Christ, so that we will not 'stumble' when it happens.

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