a look at the Shepherd of Psalm 23

Can believers use their spiritual gifts and talents to serve the church and others without possessing Christ or displaying the love of Christ in their lives. This passage gives us an important reminder of ways people seek to serve the church in an empty manner.

The value of all spiritual gifts within the body of believers

The benefits of various Spiritual gifts and the people who use them when they humble themselves to serve Christ and the church

It is important to remember that the proper emphasis is not upon the recipient, nor even the gift, but the ministry that the spiritual gift has to the larger group that is the church (1 Cor 12:7).

The local church observance of the Lord's Supper is a time to humbly remember why we celebrate together the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

A reminder that we worship God differently as men and women

a look at the nation of Israel and their 20 year transformation of trusting in God

Understanding that the Gospel is "good news," we must share it with others and recognize that it is not our methodology, but our obedience the the work of the Holy Spirit

a look at Jesus and Peter's restoration of relationship as a deliberate act of love