Followers of Jesus are challenged to quell the fear of man with comforting and assured faithfulness to God.

Jesus’ resurrection assures us that nothing will ever separate us from God and his love.

The cross shows us an astonishing and amazing love beyond anything this world can offer – Jesus gave His life for the undeserving, at infinite cost, so that we might be brought back to God.

Out of compassion Jesus sends workers to proclaim his gospel to the lost and assures them that though they will be persecuted, God will provide for them.

Faith is believing that Jesus can do what we are helpless to do ourselves. Therefore, come to Jesus in desperation and faith, and take heart because he has saved us.

We all have to make decisions, big and small, and wise people do so only after seeking advice from others, weighing up risks and consequences and trusting God in prayer.

We gasp in awe at Jesus’ gracious and radical fulfilment of the Old Testament, not a preservation of old customs and hollow religion.

Jesus proves he has the authority to forgive sins by healing the paralytic – challenging all to come to him in faith.

When confronted with the authority and power of Jesus you either marvel at him or flee. Which will we do?

We are invited to trust Jesus, whose authority over sickness reveals his power, compassion, and the fulfillment of God’s promises.