Learning from the attributes and virtues of godly men like Timothy.

Analyzing the nature of true repentance when the prodigal son 'comes to himself'.

Analyzing the rebellion and radical corruption of the Prodigal Son.

Paul uses Old Testament imagery to explain how he can rejoice in the midst of suffering.

Jesus tells a parable of the joy in heaven when sinners are restored to the Image of God.

Paul establishes goals to help Christians and churches prepare themselves to be Lights in a perverse world.

Two parables that take us beyond the evangelistic mission of the church to the joy of restoration to the image of the Master.

Learning to evaluate the terms and therefore the cost of what it means to be a Christian.

Realizing that in order to work 'out' our sanctification, it must first be worked 'in' by God.

Learning the terms of discipleship in order to truly follow Jesus rather than just "accompany" Him.