In Jesus' final public teaching in the Gospel of John (10:22-42), the people of Jerusalem tried to pin him down. They wanted him to declare openly who he was. In keeping with his indirect public style, Jesus pointed them to his words and works. He also boldly declared, "I and the Father are one." This statement sent them looking for rocks to stone him, since they thought he was a man who made himself out to be God. They grasped that he claimed identity with God, but they got things exactly backwards. (sermon notes)
King Nebuchadnezzar exited the scene with an important lesson for all of us about who is the real King.
The ideal king’s marriage to the ideal bride not only teaches us about marriage but also about the relationship between God and his people.
In response to Moses’ prayers, God promised to go up with his rebellious people after all, showing grace even to them as he does...
