Because Christ's church is a congregation or assembly, we have the duty and obligation to join the church, submit to its doctrine and discipline, and use our gifts for the well being of all. For this Christ died.

The reaction to the raising of Lazarus was illuminating. The crowds were divided between those who believed and those who did not, even though they saw a great miracle. The Jewish leaders reacted by dtermining to kill Jesus for fear he would lead a revolt that Rome would crush along with the whole nation. They agreed that one should die to save the many, which was God's plan also but God was not concerned with a political salvation.

The righteous have life through the righteousness of God. Here we see the revelation of the righteousness of God and the reception of the righteousness of God.

The righteous have life through the righteousness of God. Here we see the revelation of the righteousness of God and the reception of the righteousness of God.

Jerusalem is (re)Built with living stones: 1. In earthly communion; 2. Despite wordly contempt; 3. By heavenly communication.

Jesus preached the good news of the kingdom not only in what he said by in the miracles he performed, which illustrate the power and compassion of our king, the means by which the kingdom comes, and its glorious nature.

Jerusalem is (re)Built with living stones: 1. In earthly communion; 2. Despite wordly contempt; 3. By heavenly communication.

Jesus preached the good news of the kingdom not only in what he said by in the miracles he performed, which illustrate the power and compassion of our king, the means by which the kingdom comes, and its glorious nature.

Christ is building his church which in united in him by the Spirit, set apart from the world, and taken from every part of the human race.

John the Baptist was in prison and he heard reports of Jesus' ministry which raised a question and gave offense. This text shows us how to deal with our doubts and how Jesus answers them.