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)
In this section of Daniel, there is the clearest declaration in the Old Testament of the resurrection and eternal life.
Even though it was hard for the Hebrew slaves to see it, and hard for us sometimes, God does care.
The opposite results of David’s and Saul’s desperate measures hold lessons about how to live in the world while not being of the world.
