Jesus reminds the disciples that they are no better than other men who died tragically. And that we are to be living In repentance and faith, being fruitful trees.

God rises and shines as light in a dark world, in the incarnation. And how we are to rise and shine also, to glorify God.

As Jesus predicts trouble, He also gives Practical Words of warning and encouragement.

Wonderful words of faith and understanding by Elizabeth and Mary. A call to magnify the Lord and to rejoice in God your Savior.

Jesus prophecies the destruction of the Temple and warns the apostles of false prophets, teachers, messiahs, deceptions and of great strife to come.

Jesus harshly condemns the scribes for being man pleasers, unmerciful and unjust. He seems to commend the poor widow for throwing her two mites into the temple collection. Her action show her faith in and love of God.

Quoting Psalm 110, Jesus- teaching here points to both His legally being in the line of David and therefore, the Messiah or Christ. And also, at the same time, Adonai Or Lord and King.

It is dangerous to have misguided priorities, I.e. a man centered social gospel before a God centered gospel. We must love God first, then love our neighbor.

In an attempt to test and trap Jesus, the Sadducees have a Question About levitate marriage in relation to the resurrection of the dead. Jesus- response proves the fact of the resurrection.

Jesus is questioned by the Pharisees and Herodians about paying taxes. His answer demands that we consider both our duty to government and to God.