Since the early days of the church, people have tried to deny the Incarnation and still call themselves Christians. The little letter of 2 John is an answer to them and a reaffirmation of the truth about God in the flesh.
Paul's ministry took some unexpected turns, but through it all the Lord showed He was in control.
The rejection of Jesus by many Israelites is God‘s plan for the salvation of the nations, and even of Israel itself.
The tenth plague was the death of the firstborn of Egypt, which was also the salvation of the people of Israel.