The resurrection of Jesus reminds us that there is glory on the other side of suffering, and fuels us and focuses us to be single minded about following him, whatever the cost.

Following Jesus requires denial of self which results in suffering. Are you ashamed of the gospel, or are you embracing the suffering that comes with standing up for God?

Following Jesus requires denial of self which results in suffering. Are you ashamed of the gospel, or are you embracing the suffering that comes with standing up for God?

The gospel illuminates the path to immortality; saving us to live a different life through God's grace. Are you ashamed of the gospel or with God's help, are you willing to suffer for it?

The gospel illuminates the path to immortality; saving us to live a different life through God's grace. Are you ashamed of the gospel or with God's help, are you willing to suffer for it?

Paul spurs Timothy on in his sincere faith - a faith that perserveres till the end. Let's get on our knees and be people, like Paul, that faithfully pray for our brothers and sons and daughters in the faith.

Paul's core desire for Timothy is to get, keep and share the Gospel. Are you passing in the baton of the Gospel through praying for others, sharing your life with them and reading the Word together?

Paul had the ability to face anything that life could throw at him - and not lose heart. The same truths that enabled him to keep speaking and suffering for Jesus have been entrusted to us. Do you know them? Have you let them go down deep?

Paul had the ability to face anything that life could throw at him - and not lose heart. The same truths that enabled him to keep speaking and suffering for Jesus have been entrusted to us. Do you know them? Have you let them go down deep?

There's only one fitting approach to Jesus and only one way to great gain. This ancient account of a nameless woman is a powerful word for us today about how we value what is precious in our lives.