Paul develops his understanding of the gospel. Everyone falls short of God’s standard. With Christ, there is a new era; he has the power to rescue humanity. Paul uses imagery from the law courts, the slave market and the Temple sacrifice to explain Christ’s death on the cross

After two years in prison, the Governor changes and Festus decides to re-try Paul in Caesarea. Paul, as a Roman citizen, appeals to Caesar and will be sent to the Supreme Court in Rome. King Agrippa II and his sister visit Festus.

Jesus responds to two questions about divorce. He points to the creation of man and woman and does not uphold easy divorce. He sets a high standard of marriage for his disciples and supports singleness as an option.

In the light of Jesus' teaching about his Second Coming, he gives this parable to encourage us to be persistent in prayer.

Jesus told a parable to teach the importance of investing in eternity and not to think we can determine our happiness through materialism.

Following his statement 'I am the Light of the World', he proves his identity as Messiah by bringing light to the blind man. This is a public event and causes more controversy.

Peter Declares Jesus is Messiah.

Jesus uses things highly valued and understood by the Jewish listeners to explain that the Kingdom of God is worth paying a high price for.

Using different examples, Jesus exhorts his disciples not to set themselves up as judge of others but rather to forgive them. This is not teaching for everyone - only for disciples. Let God be the judge.

Jesus teaches against using force to defend oneself as an individual. The Christian is to trust God and show grace just as Jesus did.