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 model described in Colossians 4:2-6 of ministry to those outside the church is very simple: pray, walk, and talk.
God fulfills his plan against human opposition and even through human suffering.
With the books of Ezra and Nehemiah, we arrive at the end of Old Testament history with the Jews back in their land after...