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Jesus calls his disciples from unfaithfulness to practical reliance which can be strengthened through prayer and fasting.

Jesus calls his disciples from unfaithfulness to practical reliance which can be strengthened through prayer and fasting.

The transfiguration is a beautiful reminder of Jesus’ power, sonship, and fulfillment as suffering Messiah.

Jesus tells his followers to take up their cross, which means sharing in his suffering and rejection as a prerequisite for blessing.

Through a Canaanite woman's faith, we see Jesus' heart to love all the nations.

Through a Canaanite woman's faith, we see Jesus' heart to love all the nations.

Jesus confronts the external tradition of the religious leaders and teaches

us that our heart is the root of all actions.

Through Peter’s doubt, we see Jesus’ heart for becoming a non-anxious

presence in a world obsessed with control.

Out of Jesus’ sacrifice and blessing, we too are equipped to sacrifice and

bless others.

Jesus disciplines the lukewarm church for prioritizing self-sufficiency

over dependent intimacy with Him.