The Old Testament bears witness of the necessity for the Christ to suffer, die and enter into His glory.

Ministry is lonely and a battle, but you can be a friend with the word to others remembering you are not laboring alone.

Pastors are to preach the Word and fulfill their ministry regardless of the times, knowing they will answer to their righteous Judge.

Faithful pastors are accurate Word handlers, not word wranglers, and their lives reflect it.

Shepherds can endure suffering for the sake of Christ’s glory and salvation of the elect, knowing one day we will be with Him and be like Him.

Pastoral faithfulness shows itself through making disciple-making disciples and unwavering dedication amid suffering.

Church leaders are to reject being ashamed of the gospel or her faithful servants, and instead suffer well in God’s sustaining grace.

Christ commands and comforts His followers to make followers of Christ through imparting the Word and imparting their lives.

Pastors need to recognize authority, remember their legacy and reignite the fire of gospel ministry.

God is sovereign over evil and often uses it to advance His kingdom.

Jesus understands our pain having suffered the greatest evil at the hands of His own people and calls us to trust in the Father's sovereign goodness.

God uses sovereign rejection to produce sovereign reconciliation.