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)
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.
God sent his unique Son in human flesh to be the propitiation for sins, Savior of the world, and life for all who believe.
In the middle of writing about his sufferings for the church, Paul explained that the message he preached was a mystery hidden for generations...
