Jesus continues to prepare his disciples for faithful work while they wait, this time by stressing the task he gives his followers and the tragic life of neglecting it.

In 1 Timothy 3 we get a glimpse into two important ways a local church can declare the glory of God: by appointing faithful elders and deacons.

As Jesus prepares his disciples for his second coming, he first holds out the astounding benefits they have in ready and zealous kingdom living.

Jesus turns to his disciples to help them prioritize the kingdom of God amidst the anxieties of the world.

Greed exposes a heart that is blind to God's eternal possession of our souls.

We hate hypocrites, yet each of us hides things about ourselves in order to protect our reputation and opportunities. But you save your life not by hiding what's inside but by confessing who keeps you safe.

There's something to learn for all of us in Jesus' rebuke of the religious officials of his day.

In Luke 11:29-36, Jesus responds to the crowd's desire for a sign by giving them clarity on the only sign we need to believe.

In the book of Revelation we see the culmination of God's great story and the motivation needed to endure until that day.

In the book of Acts and the New Testament letters we see the work, witness and hope Jesus is still calling his church to until he returns.