Christians are to persevere in a wicked world knowing that the Lord will harvest the wheat and burn the weeds.

Jesus begins teaching in parables, starting with a parable about sowers and soils, teaching us that as we sow the seed of the gospel, we won't know how it will be received.

Those who Jesus considers His family are those who do the will of God.

Evil and idolatrous people demand God to do what they want.

Jesus uses the careless words of the Pharisees to show them their condemnation is just.

Christ is falsely accused and responds with a reminder of the necessity of unity.

Jesus is shown to be the servant God intended to bring about salvation and restoration to the whole world.

Jesus is tested by the Pharisees on whether or not it's allowable to be do good on the Sabbath.

The Pharisees tried to condemn Jesus and His Disciples, but their misunderstanding of the Sabbath was a symptom of a greater problem.

Jesus compassionately celebrates those who come to Him.