After the dismal failures of Israel during the time of the judges, the restoration began with the birth of a son to a barren woman.
Jesus told more parables to show that the kingdom of God is free to enter but demands everything.
While David used desperate and even deceptive means of escape, God provided for him because of his grace and faithfulness.
Jesus concluded his final discourse with his disciples before his death in John 16:12-33. He developed previous lessons and added that they would have...