God hears and gives rest to those who call on Him with humility and faith.

As these verses unfold, we move from the teaching of our Lord's death and resurrection to the subject of who is greatest in the kingdom of God. Jesus uses these events to teach His people then, and now, that true greatness comes from humble service to others.

This commandment highlights the twisted desires of mankind and the sin of discontentment. Instead of having a thankful heart, the coveter desires what others have.

We will fail, but God uses these failures to deepen our dependence on Him, our faith in Christ, and our discipline in prayer.

This commandment highlights the twisted desires of mankind and the sin of discontentment. Instead of having a thankful heart, the coveter desires what others have.

We will fail, but God uses these failures to deepen our dependence on Him, our faith in Christ, and our discipline in prayer.

In Acts 20:28-38, Paul tells the Ephesian Elders how crucial their role is in the survival and health of the church when he is gone, commending them to God and appealing to them to follow his example of selfless service.

n Acts 20:28-38, Paul tells the Ephesian Elders how crucial their role is in the survival and health of the church when he is gone, commending them to God and appealing to them to follow his example of selfless service.

In Acts 20:13-27, Paul gives his farewell address to the Ephesian Elders, reciting his past faithfulness in his ministry among them and announcing his departure for Jerusalem with his expectation that they would not see him again

In Acts 20:13-27, Paul gives his farewell address to the Ephesian Elders, reciting his past faithfulness in his ministry among them and announcing his departure for Jerusalem with his expectation that they would not see him again.