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The one who is humble like a child is greatest in the kingdom of heaven. It is better to lose a hand, foot, or eye, than to be led into sin by the hand, foot, or eye. Jesus tells the parable of the lost sheep and the parable of the unforgiving servant. Jesus teaches what a believer is to do when a brother has sinned against him.

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BibleGateway: Matthew 18 ESV Text: Matthew 18 Matthew 18 (Listen) Who Is the Greatest? 18:1 At that time the disciples came to Jesus, saying, “Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?” 2 And calling to… The one who is humble like a child is greatest in the kingdom of heaven. It is better to lose a hand, foot, or eye, than to be led into sin by the hand, foot, or eye. Jesus tells the parable of the lost sheep and the parable of the unforgiving servant. Jesus teaches what a believer is to do when a brother has sinned against him.

Where the Lord has issued no command, we are free. Sometimes in matters of freedom, our preferences will differ. Sometimes a Christian who is weak in faith or in understanding will feel as though something is sinful when in fact it is not. Believers bear with one another in patience and in love.

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BibleGateway: Romans 14 ESV Text: Romans 14 Romans 14 (Listen) Do Not Pass Judgment on One Another 14:1 As for the one who is weak in faith, welcome him, but not to quarrel over opinions. 2 One… Where the Lord has issued no command, we are free. Sometimes in matters of freedom, our preferences will differ. Sometimes a Christian who is weak in faith or in understanding will feel as though something is sinful when in fact it is not. Believers bear with one another in patience and in love.

Joseph mourns the death of his father Jacob. Before his death, Joseph reminds his brothers of the promise of the Lord to bring them into the land of Canaan. Joseph dies in Egypt.

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BibleGateway: Genesis 50 ESV Text: Genesis 50 Genesis 50 (Listen) 50:1 Then Joseph fell on his father’s face and wept over him and kissed him. 2 And Joseph commanded his servants the physicians to embalm his father.… Joseph mourns the death of his father Jacob. Before his death, Joseph reminds his brothers of the promise of the Lord to bring them into the land of Canaan. Joseph dies in Egypt.

Peter warns against false prophets, citing from the Old Testament Scriptures examples of the judgment of God that results for those who reject the truth.

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BibleGateway: 2 Peter 2 ESV Text: 2 Peter 2 2 Peter 2 (Listen) False Prophets and Teachers 2:1 But false prophets also arose among the people, just as there will be false teachers among you, who… Peter warns against false prophets, citing from the Old Testament Scriptures examples of the judgment of God that results for those who reject the truth.

Peter encourages believers to demonstrate their faith in their conduct. Peter reminds his readers that he is an eyewitness of the glory of Christ, having witnessed Christ in His glory at the Transfiguration. Peter upholds the Scriptures as the true Word of God.

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BibleGateway: 2 Peter 1 ESV Text: 2 Peter 1 2 Peter 1 (Listen) Greeting 1:1 Simeon1 Peter, a servant2 and apostle of Jesus Christ, To those who have obtained a faith of equal standing with ours… Peter encourages believers to demonstrate their faith in their conduct. Peter reminds his readers that he is an eyewitness of the glory of Christ, having witnessed Christ in His glory at the Transfiguration. Peter upholds the Scriptures as the true Word of God.

Jesus is transfigured in the sight of Peter, James, and John, and displays for them His glory. Jesus casts a demon out of a boy. Jesus predicts His death and resurrection.

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BibleGateway: Matthew 17 ESV Text: Matthew 17 Matthew 17 (Listen) The Transfiguration 17:1 And after six days Jesus took with him Peter and James, and John his brother, and led them up a high mountain by… Jesus is transfigured in the sight of Peter, James, and John, and displays for them His glory. Jesus casts a demon out of a boy. Jesus predicts His death and resurrection.

Even as citizens of the kingdom of God, believers remain citizens also of earthly kingdoms during this life. We are to obey the governing authorities with which God has blessed us.

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BibleGateway: Romans 13 ESV Text: Romans 13 Romans 13 (Listen) Submission to the Authorities 13:1 Let every person be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and those that exist… Even as citizens of the kingdom of God, believers remain citizens also of earthly kingdoms during this life. We are to obey the governing authorities with which God has blessed us.

The Lord sends Ezekiel as a watchman for Israel. The Lord desires not the death of the wicked, but that the wicked repent and live. Ezekiel prophesies destruction for Jerusalem as a result of the wickedness of the people.

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BibleGateway: Ezekiel 33 ESV Text: Ezekiel 33 Ezekiel 33 (Listen) Ezekiel Is Israel’s Watchman 33:1 The word of the LORD came to me: 2 “Son of man, speak to your people and say to them, If I… The Lord sends Ezekiel as a watchman for Israel. The Lord desires not the death of the wicked, but that the wicked repent and live. Ezekiel prophesies destruction for Jerusalem as a result of the wickedness of the people.

The believers in Sardis are lacking in good works; the Lord encourages them to repent and to wake up. The believers in Philadelphia have remained faithful in the face of false teaching; the Lord encourages them to continue in faithfulness. The believers in Laodicea are lukewarm in their works; the Lord encourages them to become rich in faith.

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BibleGateway: Revelation 3 ESV Text: Revelation 3 Revelation 3 (Listen) To the Church in Sardis 3:1 “And to the angel of the church in Sardis write: ‘The words of him who has the seven spirits of… The believers in Sardis are lacking in good works; the Lord encourages them to repent and to wake up. The believers in Philadelphia have remained faithful in the face of false teaching; the Lord encourages them to continue in faithfulness. The believers in Laodicea are lukewarm in their works; the Lord encourages them to become rich in faith.