After and because God has given Christians everything we need to live, we should make every effort to supply what our faith needs in order to grow (2 Peter 1:5-11).
With parables and warnings, Jesus told everyone in his day and ours to be ready for the coming of the Son of Man.
Sermon by Robbie Crouse on why we need to return to the One who tore us and was torn for us
As opposition grew toward Jesus, he anticipated that it would reach his followers as well and prepare them for how to live.