The importance of desire in prayer. Also, the need to grow in love for the brethren and for all men, and holiness of life.

Cross-plotting in a godly family. And yet, through it all God brings about his decree.

The final separation on the Day of Judgement.

The apostle Paul's anxious pastoral concerns over the faith and spiritual well-being of the saints at Thessalonica.

Our choices reveal our true character. So it proves in the lives of Jacob and Esau, with one choosing the blessing of God and the other despising it and preferring temporary, earthly pleasures.

Satan works actively to hinder the progress of the gospel, often using persecution to achieve his aims. A reminder to believers of the spiritual battle we are engaged in.

How well do we listen to the gospel and the way to be reconciled with God? This simple message calls on all to listen attentively and in a personal way in order to obtain the blessing of eternal life.

Tamar's tenacious faith despite unclean and deceitful methods is highlighted, in a period of serious and painful backsliding for Judah. God dwells in the deepest darkness, but there is no darkness in Him at all.