At the beginning of Jesus' ministry Israel is ruled by terrible people in Rome and Israel. 
Ezekiel 22;  Israel's sin has earned them their captivity. 
Jesus' impossible mission is to defeat these men,  establish the gospel, and build His chrurh. 
It was impossible, but He was not daunted. 

When the Father received Jesus into heaven He acknowledged to all creation that Jesus was the complete, successful, acceptable, Savior.  

In John 8:28 Jesus said that when the leaders of Israel lifted Him onto the cross they would realize who He was.  His heroism on the cross proved to them that He was indeed the Son of God, the Son of Man. 

Jesus endured the worst death on earth;  and all the worst fears we dread; in faith and love. 
We were the great purpose that gave Him strength to prevail over each terror. 

the crowds announced His true person as the eternal Son of David, heir to his throne 
in his parables He revealed that He was the Son of the owner of the Temple, God 
at His trial He laid claim to all the Messianic prophecies 

Athanasius suffered exile for defending the truth about Jesus.  He was a hero, 300 years after Jesus died. 
Jesus created a church full of heroes. 
Most will be nameless until we arrive at Judgment Day.  

Paul lived the sermon on the mount life. 
In Acts 16 he demonstrated power over himself and his circumstances. 
God wants us to tap into His power as Jesus and Paul did. 

Daniel and his friends were blessed by God when they repented and sought His righteousness. 
Jesus helped them become heroes as He will help us become heroes. 

To become heroes in Jesus' company we must beware, and avoid, false leaders. 
Without judging we decide if they are dogs or swine, and avoid them. 
Abigail's wisdom. 

all the ideas of Ephesians are begun in the sermon on the mount. 
Jesus and Paul wanted to create powerful teams. 
Paul explains how to make marriages, churches, families, and all Christians, powerful Teams.