In Acts 20:17-38, Paul passed the torch of ministry to the elders of the church in Ephesus. In his speech to them, Paul described the character of elders and their work of ministry. With a few such elders as Paul described, the church has the team it needs to fulfill the mission that God has given it.
After God confirmed his covenant with Israel, and Israel broke it, God graciously renewed it again.
God is free to define Israel, to show mercy or wrath, and to add to Israel from the nations.
In John 20:19-31, Jesus appeared to his disciples twice, once to commission and equip them and a second time to show himself to Thomas....