Christians are to be imitators of God, which means to walk in love just as Christ loved us and to avoid the evil of our former lives.
Once Jesus ascended on high, he sent the Father's promised Spirit to light up the church and empower her for her mission.
Two parables directed against the religious leaders indicated why they would lose their management of the kingdom, and why others would take their place.
When Israel reached Mount Sinai, God showed that he would provide all they needed.
