John’s testimony about Jesus as the Lamb of God leads others toward following Jesus.

We become co-heirs with Christ when we allow ourselves to be led by the Spirit so that we might become fully obedient sons and daughters of God.

We receive the Gift of the Holy Spirit so that we might go forth and proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ.

We are called to full faithfulness toward those within the family of God, even with those who find themselves in need of restoration because of sinfulness.

Paul calls us to allow ourselves (individuals) and the church at large) to be led by the Spirit so that we might produce good, community-creating, and sustaining fruit.

Paul reminds us that all those who turn toward Jesus are full members of the family of God, regardless of the differences in culture, language or ethnicity.

We are saved through the faithfulness of Jesus, the Messiah, who calls us into faithfulness with him, each other, and the world.

Paul reminds us that following the life and teachings of Jesus is enough to help us mature into Christlike disciples.

Jesus assures us that he goes ahead of us as we seek to participate in his mission of salvation in the world.

Jesus helps us learn how to pray, “Not my will be done, but yours.”