Christ lifts His disciples' eyes to the spiritual harvest He is gathering for eternal life 1. The certainty of the harvest 2. The urgency of the harvest 3. The joy of the harvest

In the punishment we deserve it becomes clear that we receive our just deserts We can't avoid the conclusion that 1. our punishment is just 2. our punishment is severe 3. our punishment is certain

Remembering God's grace teaches us to be content with what He gives 1. Remember what God has given 2. Live as one who has received

Herod is dead but the gospel lives on 1. Peter's rescue 2. Herod's demise

The God of truth calls His people to love and speak the truth

God declares Abraham righteous 1. The reason for declaring him righteous 2. The way of declaring him righteous 3. The result of declaring him righteous

God's redeeming grace calls us to value people over possessions 1. Protect your neighbour's dignity 2. Promote your neighbour's good

The Gospel is for all since Christ is Lord of all. 1. Peter's preparation 2. Cornelius' conversion 3. God's confirmation

God raises up a Queen 1. Through the ungodly advice of the young men (2:1-4) 2. Through the godly character of Esther (2:15-23)

All things work together for good 1. The recipient: "those who love God" 2. The worker: "God" 3. The scope: "all things" 4. The sending 5. The outcome: "good"