As Jesus headed towards crucifixion on Calvary He provided an example of one clothed with humility and was a servant of all. Greatness in the kingdom of God is not based upon seniority but is revealed in lowliness of mind, surrender to God and obedience to God's will.

When Jesus observed the Passover and Feast of Unleavened Bread, He instituted a major shift from looking back to God's deliverance of the Hebrews from slavery in Egypt to what Jesus would accomplish on Calvary. All who rejoice and celebrate Jesus as our Passover ought to remove the leaven of sin from our lives to walk sincerely with Jesus who is the Truth.

James exhorts the believer to persevere through trials and temptations. However, these serve a spiritual purpose in the believer’s life to strengthen and approve our faith in God, being molded more into the image of Jesus Christ. The believer is to be faithful, being diligent in seeking and serving God, that fruit may be produced that glorifies God.

As Jesus taught He answered questions asked by His disciples. Jesus revealed insights about the future and exhorted His followers to hold fast to the truth. The disciples desired a timeline but Jesus gave them far better: a mouth and wisdom to answer and settled hearts to understand troubling signs revealed their redemption drew near.

Jesus contrasted the scribes who sought what they could gain with a poor widow who gave God all. In light of God giving Himself for us, we ought to first give ourselves to God as living sacrifices for His glory. It is more blessed to give than to receive.

Jesus came to earth as Messiah and overcame His opposition and enemies face to face. He silenced them with His wisdom while instructing those who follow Him in faith. Jesus is a King and Priest forever according to the order of Melchizedek, and He is our LORD at hand ready to save.

As He preached the Gospel in the temple, Jesus was questioned concerning where His authority came from. His questioners did not believe they spoke to the LORD with all authority in heaven and earth! Jesus spoke a parable against those who sought to destroy Him, and He revealed the kingdom of God would be given to those who produced the fruit of it.

Jesus was obedient to the Father and went to Jerusalem knowing He would be rejected. He needed to humble Himself to embrace the process determined by God to save sinners to meet all our need. If we will be saved, we need to choose God's way through faith in Jesus.

Jesus told a parable to teach His disciples there would be a delay before His kingdom would be established. He emphasised the privilege of His servants to labour for His sake during His absence because Jesus is coming quickly and His reward is with Him.

Because Jesus has come to us, there is no limitation or deficiency too great to overcome to meet with Jesus by faith in Him. Are we willing to cry out for mercy or lay aside our pride to joyfully receive our Saviour?