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Paul, confronted with a difficult situation, shows us the inestimable value of speaking thankfulness. In doing so, Paul humanized someone the world had dehumanized.
Those who enter the kingdom of heaven are not those whom you might initially assume. Nor was Jesus’ mission recognized by all. Jesus’ healing of a crippled woman shows that setting free trumped legalism.
What must I do for eternal life? Who is my neighbor? Jesus answers this question with a story about a compassionate Samaritan, who challenges us all to love broadly.
So far, we've learned that discipleship involves self-denial and self-sacrifice. But what about the third leg of the stool? Self-control involves following Jesus, and is perhaps the most misunderstood fruit of the Spirit.