All of a sudden, in John 11:55-12:26, Jesus not only permitted but encouraged people publicly to recognize him as king. What had changed? What we have awaited during the whole gospel of John finally happened: his hour to be glorified had come! However, his glorification would be exactly the opposite of what everyone expected. (sermon notes)
Although the Kingdom of God started imperceptibly small, it will cover and fill the whole earth.
In the middle of writing about his sufferings for the church, Paul explained that the message he preached was a mystery hidden for generations...
The garments and the consecration ceremony for the Aaron and his sons emphasize that the way to approach God is through a perfect priest...
