Despite pressures and persecution from every side, Paul’s willingness to die to self and to live for Christ means that God’s resurrection life is at work in Paul to the glory of God.

Luke records the ascension of the risen Christ into heaven itself. With His ascension comes the promise of His coming again from heaven to the earth.

Jesus promises them that, when He goes away, the Holy Spirit will come to them and convict the world of sin, righteousness, and judgement.

In dealing with trials, our attitude should be one of joyfulness, knowing that God is at work in us through them. Our faith and patience from God is fed by wisdom which He gives to all who ask Him.

Jesus emphasizes that the demonstration of true discipleship is shown in Christians really loving one another, with the same holy and self-sacrificing love that He has shown to them.

The Cross, Jesus uses this as a teaching opportunity to point out that discipleship involves bearing the cross of death to self, by following Him.

Isaac has reopened blocked-up wells formerly used in Abraham’s time causing conflict with surrounding herdsmen.

Jesus tells the parable about a man with three servants.

In dealing with trials, our attitude should be one of joyfulness, knowing that God is at work in us.

Progressive blessings of a heart in fellowship with God.