We see the purpose of the rod in the Shepherds hand.

We see that the good Shepherd sets the example on leading through the shadows of death

We are warned against witchcraft and the occult and look at Simon's profession of faith

We are encouraged with some reasons why we should always put Jesus first in our life.

When the Pastor is following the righteous paths of the Lord then his life and example is worth following.

We see that the Lord worked through the persecution of the church to spread the gospel. He works through our hardships to take us to places and people that need Jesus.

We see Stephen's answer to his accusers, his boldness, and his Chiist-like death.

We see the highlights of Hezekiah's righteous reign and how the Devil tempts us to not trust the Lord.

When we see the evidence of God's Spirit within it bears witness that we are the children of God.