Why does Christ desire this growth in His followers?

Answer

That He might present it to Himself a glorious church, not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing; but
that it should be holy and without blemish." Eph. 5: 27.

For what are His parables noted?
What admonition is therefore given?
What is the essential teaching of the new covenant?
That there might be no misunderstanding, what did Moses do?
What reason does Paul give to encourage us to entertain strangers?
While suffering in the garden of Gethsemane, how was Christ strengthened?
What work constitutes the fast most acceptable to God?

Questions & Answers are from the book Bible Readings for the Home Circle