Follow Jesus, not the world, because he is the only way to life in the kingdom.

Followers of Jesus are challenged to demonstrate right judgement through righteous, wise, and love-filled living.

Jesus tells us that we do not need to be anxious about being in control over our lives because, as disciples of Jesus, God values us more than we might believe.

Jesus demands whole-hearted loyalty from those who have been graciously given treasure in heaven.

Jesus warns against self-centred-attention-seeking but points us to his Father who delights to reward those who seek him earnestly.

Correcting a big misapplication of the Law, Jesus calls believers to a righteousness that pushes beyond mere rule keeping to loving God and neighbour from the heart.

Disciples of Jesus are challenged with the expectation to be salt and light to the world.

Jesus teaches that the kingdom of heaven is given to those who recognise their need for God’s grace.

Saul’s downfall is a sad and expected result of God’s judgment on him.

Though innocent so far, David shows that he is a human like all of us: capable of acting in righteous, mysterious, and evil ways.