Jesus is in control of all suffering and is using it to bring his plan to completion.

In this passage we see both the radical gospel, and the radical transformation that the gospel brings.

In this passage we see both the radical gospel, and the radical transformation that the gospel brings.

In this passage we see that despite the pressures we might face God is on his throne and we should worship him.

In this passage we see that despite the pressures we might face God is on his throne and we should worship him.

In this passage we see that Christ our King sends us out to proclaim the gospel where there is great need and great danger - will you bear the cost of this mission?

In this passage we see that Christ our King sends us out to proclaim the gospel where there is great need and great danger - will you bear the cost of this mission?

Christ sees the spiritual condition of those who are spiritually lost and he is filled with deep compassion - and calls us to pray for their salvation.

Christ sees the spiritual condition of those who are spiritually lost and he is filled with deep compassion - and calls us to pray for their salvation.

In this passage Matthew records three miracles that Christ performed that show us the need, the object, and the results of faith.