Theme: The eternal reward for faithful endurance in a time of testing is immeasurably worth any temporary suffering.

Theme: We cannot rightly endure temptation until we acknowledge where it comes from … and where it doesn't.

Theme: For God's word to have its desired effect in us, we must prepare ourselves to receive it.

Theme: True blessing from God's word comes not merely by hearing it, but by faithfully doing what it says.

Theme: God blesses and uses those who remain faithful to Him in unfaithful times.

"If God forbad Israelites from marrying foreigners, why was it ok with Moses?"

Theme: As those who hope to be judged on the basis of God's mercy, we should never judge one another with the unmerciful attitude of outward favoritism.