Verses 1-2 always remind me to be careful to handle accurately the Word of Truth, especially when teaching. And, it is encouraging to be remember that even if our faith is small, our God is big; and that is enough for Him to accomplish His work through us. I also want to emphasize the message that when the Holy Spirit indwells us and we are regenerated into our new nature, it should be just part of who we are to seek to be like Him, which includes repentance and obedience.
When Jesus healed the ten lepers, it was only as they were going to show themselves to the priests that they were actually healed, thus demonstrating their obedience to His command and belief that He could heal (for priests were the ones in Lev 14 who could declared a cured man cleansed). However, only one, the Samaritan or foreigner, returned to give thanks and glory to God when healed. And as a result of his faith, he received full healing, physical as well as spiritual.
This reminds me to trust God and obey Him, even if the situation appears that it would need a miracle. And to remember to give thanks and glory to Him when He does do it.
In Christ's teaching on the kingdom of God, He said that it is already in our midst, stated that there will be times when we will be longing for it to be here already, and warned that there will be false predictions of His return. However, He said that when He does Return again, all will know; but first, He had come to suffer on the CROSS and die in order to provide a way to salvation. As in the references to days of Noah and Lot, when Christ Returns, many will be more concerned about things of this world and not be ready. However, judgement will come, and He reminded them "Whoever tries to keep their life will lose it, and whoever loses their life will preserve it".
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