Jesus promises his followers eternal glory, but he does not hide the full Price to be paid at the Cross
Jesus is a better High Priest, who represents us to God, sympathises fully with our weakness and deals effectively with our sin.
nehemiah perseveres with conviction against personal attacks and conspiracy to complete the walls. Christians in the West may have to face increasing opposition.
Nehemiah sets us a godly example in dealing with injustice. He displays a godly example, a gracious appeal and generous action.
Ezra's disturbing call to divorce foreign wives points us to God's radical demand for total loyalty and not to love the world
Jesus explains with a parable how he grows his Kingdom by sowing his word in open and obedient hearts