Theme: Joy in difficult circumstances comes from keeping our focus on what God is doing in them.

Theme: We should pray that we all grow together in a love that approves of the things that glorify God.

Theme: We share together in joy when we share together in the labors for the gospel.

Theme: We have a duty before God to lovingly turn a wandering brother or sister back to the truth.

Theme: We become greatly motivated to pray when we understand biblically what effective prayer can do.

Theme: Under times of pressure, we must especially be on guard against making thoughtless oaths before God.

Theme: The endurance of the Old Testament saints teaches us to look to God's good outcome in our own trials.

Theme: We strengthen our hearts for endurance when we keep our focus on our Lord's coming.

Theme: We must cease speaking evil of one another in the body of Christ.

Theme: God gives greater grace to those who humble themselves before Him.