The world’s view of the love of Christ is based upon how His disciples treat and love one another.
When we are humble and the kingdom advances, it is clear that only God should receive the glory!
Jesus plainly teaches them the fact that John the Baptist is indeed the fulfillment of the prophecy of the “return” of Elijah.
But now is Christ risen from the dead, and become the firstfruits of them that slept.
The sign of Jonah is a good one for the elect for it points to the fact that Jesus’ resurrection secures theirs as well.
We can overcome fears. We can overcome distractions. We can overcome pride. We can overcome distractions and detractors. We can come to Jesus because He has given us the faith to do so.