The loss of the Ark from Israel anticipated the way of approaching God through Christ and also warns against faith that is merely outward conformity.
A constant problem for the reputation of the church is the presence of persons who claim to be believers but deny the faith with...
God is free to define Israel, to show mercy or wrath, and to add to Israel from the nations.
In a surprising parable, Jesus taught his disciples to be shrewd in our money management to produce eternal benefits.