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.
Jesus told more parables to show that the kingdom of God is free to enter but demands everything.
After his farewell discourse with his disciples, Jesus prayed his longest recorded prayer in John 17:1-26. He prayed regarding himself, for his original disciples,...
In response to King Saul’s second major error and his excuse, Samuel famously declared that to obey is better than sacrifice.