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)
An overview of the history of redemption, from Genesis to Revelation in four acts
G0d's choice of Saul to be Israel's first king anticipated the eventual arrival of the coming King and also Christians' royal calling.
In another dispute with his people in Malachi 3:6-12, God gave his people of that day a lesson in generosity, which Christians need to...
