The opposite results of David’s and Saul’s desperate measures hold lessons about how to live in the world while not being of the world.
The conclusion to the first half of Ephesians is a prayer for believers to have strength to know Christ’s love.
Our little work of accepting each other in the church is part of the big work God is doing in the world.
After noting how little the people had accomplished, in Haggai 2:1-9 God told them to be strong because of his presence with them.
