Paul addresses Christian community living which is of secondary importance but could cause division. he calls those who have need to have more rules as weak in terms of faith. He advises respect and understanding and a concern for one’s own behaviour rather than criticism of others.

In Caesarea, Paul is imprisoned. The High Priest, Tertullus and other Jews come to accuse in the legal court. Paul defends himself. Felix the Governor, hesitates to make a decision and Paul is kept in prison for two years.

Paul and his companions met with James and other leaders of the church in Jerusalem. Paul was asked to perform a Jewish ritual to please those Jewish Christians who followed Jewish laws. In the Temple, Jews from Asia Minor stirred up a riot against Paul in which Roman soldiers intervened.

Jesus demonstrates the need for servant leadership in the community he is establishing - the Church.  He predicts his betrayal by someone close to him - much like what happened to King David.

Jesus uses two extremes in the Jewish religious culture to teach that God does not show mercy according to the works of the self-righteous but to the repentant heart of the sinner.

Jesus directly criticises the Jewish leaders for their love of money and social standing, for their legalism and leading the crowd astray.

Water used for ritual washing is part of the Feast of Tabernacles. Jesus refers to Holy Spirit as living water and speaks of spiritual thirst.

Jesus challenges the religious leaders about the Sabbath day and their attack on his character. He shows courage to face them and his brothers, who do not believe in him at this stage.

Jesus challenges the man-made laws of ritual cleansing and explains that outer religious observance is not as important as heart attitudes.

Jesus heals a disabled man on the Sabbath causing controversy, but the man doesn't know it's Jesus until they meet later in the Temple.