Could anything be a greater blessing than the new and eternal relationship with God that is given to His children?  AND THIS IS ALL OF GRACE.

One clear historical evidence of Jesus’ resurrection is the empty tomb and what was seen inside.

From birth, to the cross, and to glory, Jesus perfectly fulfilled Scripture concerning His Person and His work.

“It is finished!”  What Jesus accomplished in His sacrificial death perfectly fulfilled the Father’s will and eternally secured our redemption.

JESUS shows us not only the way to be saved (He is the way…); He also gives us assurance of our salvation!

The authority of man’s government comes from God (not man) – it is a delegated authority and ultimately accountable to God Himself.

Jesus’ sacrifice to redeem God’s people was God’s will; and Jesus submitted to His Father’s will.

Here is another aspect of our Lord’s perseverance, which is His determination to fully carry out the Father’s will in purchasing our salvation.

An amazing point in this passage is the humble obedience of our Lord.  He is an unresisting prisoner while AT THE SAME TIME being the Lord of Glory.

One very important lesson from this Scripture passage is for us to see Jesus’ dependence on prayer.  We should highly value our prayer life.