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)
From all of eternity God held a secret, which he finally revealed through his church to all the heavenly beings.
Jesus told his disciples how to handle not only adversity, but also prosperity, both of which require faith in God.
The ideal king’s marriage to the ideal bride not only teaches us about marriage but also about the relationship between God and his people.
