Those who humble themselves will enter the kingdom, but woe to those who cause them to stumble and shame on those who don't pursue the wondering.

The church emulates her Good Shepherd by pursuing little ones who wander.

Christians forgive because they have been forgiven.

Marriage is an institution created by God, regulated by God, and enabled by God.

Eternal life is a free gift that belongs to those who humble themselves and follow Christ, not to the prideful who hang on to their gods.

Pride in kingdom work opposes Christian delight in grace.

The church boldly proclaims the gospel because it reveals God's power and His righteousness.

When God's people suffer, they must remember God often sovereignly uses evil to advance His kingdom.

Realizing the presence of God will equip the believer in times of prosperity, temptation, and persecution.

We can be faithful, because God has not forgotten.

God sovereignly frees slaves so that through His Word, others may be saved.

God sovereignly ordains opportunities to test whether our repentance is genuine.

Real repentance bears fruit that is opposite of the sin.

Trading love of self with love for God is the only way we can truly love others.

God sovereignly uses evil to provide life.

We can trust and obey, knowing God is with us, and is always faithful to His Word.

How God saves with a Savior

Seeing spiritually means expecting God to fulfill His promise yet embracing His way of getting there.

Identification and proclamation for those with a credible profession of faith.

Find your identity in Christ and live in light of the blessing.

What man intends for evil, God uses for our good and His glory.

Our entrance into the kingdom is not based upon services rendered, but upon His generous grace.

True greatness is not pursuing the path of power and position, but taking the way of the cross.

The pursuit of true greatness is fueled by Godly compassion.

We should serve our king and His people with a willingness-lovely heart and avoid seeking our own good our own kingdom.

Believers must always think and act like Christ without compromising to worldly values.

Genuine kingdom citizens submit to kingdom authority.

Our Righteous King not only invites us into His kingdom, but also provides the required clothing for fellowship with the King.

The Allegiance and Obedience of a Kingdom Citizen.

Kingdom citizens understand the power of God and the resurrection.

To love biblically glorifies God the most and ensures our obedience to His commands.

The Son of David is also the Son of God.

True spiritual leadership glorify God rather than self.

The King will severely judge those who have misled in the name of God.

True shepherds stand in the midst of suffering, guard the flock, and serve selflessly.

Christ-like attitudes and actions done to honor God always further the spread of the Gospel.

Believers are to understand the times and not be misled.

Believers are to recognize the times, be ready to run, and remember God is in control.

Kingdom citizens are like house stewards, prepared for the Master's return at any time, yet diligently about His business while they wait.

True believers prepare to endure persecution while they wait for the Groom to return.

True believers maximize their spiritual opportunities while counterfeits waste them.

Genuine faith tangibly loves hurting Christians as an expression of its love for Christ.

Understanding who the King is and what He willingly chose to do, should produce in us the deepest of devotion.

Amid rejection, Jesus establishes a New Covenant meal so His children will remember and proclaim His sacrifice for the forgiveness of our sins.

Self-reliance rather than Christ dependence will result in being ashamed of the gospel, because we are fearful of what the world thinks and what it might cost us.

Understanding the Cup, Christ's response to it, and His command to the disciples, will equip believers for trials and temptations.

Faithfulness is a result of trusting His Word, rather than our philosophy, capability, or expectations.

Realizing the glory of Christ produces awestruck worship, boldness regarding His reputation and indifference about ours.

True worship is all that we are responding to all that we know of Him.

Believers need to recognize the causes of weak faith and embrace the cure.