The Israelites’ demand for a king is a good reminder to us to trust in the Lord, the only one who can profit and deliver.
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.
As Jesus finally approached Jerusalem, he admonished the leaders and affirmed his mission.
Although the church in Smyrna may not have looked like much on the surface, Jesus’ evaluation of it was wholly positive. He did not...