The authority of Jesus is a Kingly authority to moves us to be kingdom minded as representatives of the kingdom as it works in us, through us, and from us.

Jesus came to proclaim the good news of the gospel; yet His message is rejected by those who have misunderstood and have minds set on the flesh.

Christ's victory over sin and temptation is our now our victory over sin and temptation.

The beloved Son of God, perfectly pleasing to the Father and perfectly qualified to be our Savior accomplished our justification and reconciliation that we could be sons of God.

Repentance is a means of grace proving saving faith that will renew us, expose us, and produce fruits of righteousness.

As Jesus grew up in the favor of his Father, by grace through faith the righteousness of Christ we too are growing up in favor with God our Father as well.

The hope and assurance we in Jesus Christ fulfilling the promises of God is how we continue in perseverance in this life and then depart in peace.

At the heart of this most wonderful and seemingly unlikely story; we see the heart of the gospel message that we do not deserve God's love; but God in his love sent his salvation.