In Romans 8:31-34, Paul asked who can be against us, who can accuse us, and who can condemn us. The answer to all these questions is: No one!
Timothy and Epaphroditus demonstrated the mind of Christ in the way they lived.
Through a series of mistakes by the disciples, Jesus taught them and us what following him is not.
Jesus told more parables to show that the kingdom of God is free to enter but demands everything.