The book of Samuel invites followers of Jesus to realize that he is the true King that every heart longs for and to swear fealty to him. 1 Samuel 2:1-10

The surpassing glory of God. Luke 9:28-36

Jesus is resurrected, but Thomas still has doubts. In many ways Thomas mirrors the journey for all disciples, including us. Will we confess a resurrected Jesus as our Lord and God? John 20:24-29

Only Jesus has the compassion and the power to heal the blindness of this beggar, a blindness that is symbolic of the the spiritual blindness all disciples must be healed of in order to be transformed into followers of Jesus. Luke 18:35-43

Knowing Jesus more deeply is the pursuit of all would be disciples. This pursuit is rewarded with insight and hope in the midst of the deepest trials. Luke 10:38-42