When we come to Jesus, take his yoke upon us, and learn to spiritually labor from him we will find rest for our souls (Matthew 11:25-30).

The older son, who was dutiful and responsible, had an even harder time understanding the Father's heart of grace (Luke 15:25-32).

Prodigal Son, Part 1 - Son #1 - We must understand the heart of the Father (Luke 15:11-32).

Biblical compassion for people drives us to labor for people in the gospel with earnest prayer (Matthew 9:35-38).

Time spent with the Lord should lead to a balanced Christian life – energizing us to deepen relationships with other believers, and together, showing God’s love to the world (Mark 1:35-39).

We must be regularly filled with Christ to be transformed into His image (Romans 12:1-8).

Jesus, the new wine, is full of life to be enjoyed and fill us with the life of Christ to overflow outward to others. (Matthew 9:14-17).

Jesus doesn't want us stuck in the past; He has presented a new wine & flexible new wineskin focused forward and outward (Matthew 9:14-17).

God sent truth through the apostles for all believers through all time (2 Thess. 3:16-18).

Our work ethic needs discipleship, not unto the idolatry of work, but unto a productive, Christ honoring life (2 Thess. 3:6-15).