As the Gospel is preached by Philip in Samaria, many become Christians. Peter and John, from the church in Jerusalem, confirm their place in God's Kingdom and lay hands on them to receive the Holy Spirit - a Samaritan Pentecost.

Jesus continues to answer the disciples' questions and predicts what will happen at the end of time when he will come again in power and glory.

The disciples ask three questions but Jesus begins by giving them background predictions about the future age of the Church.

Continuing in the dialogue with the religious leaders Jesus tells this parable to show that the Kingdom of God will be taken away from the Jews and others will enter. Jesus is the cornerstone they rejected.

The religious leaders try to trick Jesus with a question but he returns with a question of his own. He tells the parable to show that sinners are entering the Kingdom, having accepted Jesus as Messiah.

Jesus taught this parable to show God's graciousness to even those who do not deserve it. Whoever responds to His call, receives eternal life.

Once again Jesus heals on the Sabbath. He uses parables to teach that what seems a small event will have great meaning - just like the growth of the Kingdom.

Jesus acknowledges the fragility of life and explains the need to believe now. The parable seems to refer to 3 years of his ministry and the need for the nation of Israel to believe.

Jesus is predicting that the Gospel message of the Kingdom has an innate power that will cause it to grow even in hostile circumstances and what appears to be very small will end up having huge influence.

Female disciples of Jesus are introduced. Parables are explained as revealing truth to those seeking and hiding the truth from those who are opposed.