In response to King Saul’s second major error and his excuse, Samuel famously declared that to obey is better than sacrifice.
As opposition grew toward Jesus, he anticipated that it would reach his followers as well and prepare them for how to live.
The ideal king’s marriage to the ideal bride not only teaches us about marriage but also about the relationship between God and his people.
After relating terrible events that must happen before Christ’s coming, this text leaves believers with a simple message – Stand Firm!
