Jesus prepares His disciples for persecution, encouraging them to remain faithful, trust in God's protection, and prioritize loyalty to Him above all else.

Jesus warns His disciples about persecution, instructs them on their mission, and faces growing opposition from religious leaders, performing miracles and teaching about the kingdom of God, while addressing accusations and revealing the true nature of His family.

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Jesus commissions His disciples to preach the gospel and heal the sick, instructing them to depend on God’s provision and proclaim peace to those who welcome them.

Jesus shows compassion by healing the sick, raising the dead, and calling believers to spread the Good News of His message, highlighting His authority and the need for more labourers in God's Kingdom.

Jesus calls sinners to repentance, heals both physically and spiritually, and teaches that His message brings a new way of life, not just a continuation of old traditions.

Jesus demonstrates His authority over nature, demons, and illness, showing that following Him requires faith and trust in His power to overcome all challenges.

Jesus demonstrates His authority and compassion by healing the sick, including a leper, a centurion’s servant, and Peter’s mother-in-law, fulfilling prophecy about the Messiah bearing our infirmities.

Jesus performs numerous healings and miracles, demonstrating His authority over illness, nature, and demons, while calling and sending out His disciples to preach, heal, and proclaim the coming of God's kingdom.

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Jesus warns against false prophets, urging us to recognize them by their fruit. He also emphasizes the importance of hearing and obeying His words, like a wise builder who constructs on a solid foundation.

Jesus urges us not to judge others hypocritically. Instead, we are to treat others as they would want to be treated, and to choose the narrow path that leads to life.

Jesus encourages us to prioritize heavenly treasures and to trust God for provision, since worry and materialism distract us from seeking God's Kingdom.

Jesus emphasizes the importance of giving to the poor, praying, and fasting and that these should be done in secret to honour God rather than seeking public approval.

Jesus' teachings on anger, lust, divorce, and love for our enemies deepens our understanding of the law, urging a transformation of the heart and our intentions, rather than just outward actions.

Jesus teaches about the deeper meaning of the law, emphasizing forgiveness, purity, love for enemies, and sincere devotion, while delivering the Lord's Prayer and concluding with the call to build one's life on His teachings, likened to a solid foundation.

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Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount introduces the principles of the Kingdom of Heaven, emphasizing inner righteousness, humility, and the fulfillment of the law rather than just following rules.

Jesus' temptation in the wilderness demonstrates His victory over Satan and His unwavering commitment to God's will, while beginning His public ministry in Galilee.

John the Baptist's ministry of repentance and baptism prepares the way for Jesus, who inaugurates the Kingdom of Heaven and is revealed as the Son of God through His baptism.