In John 12:27-50, we have Jesus' final appeal to the world before spending his final days focused on his disciples. After explaining the meaning of his death, he also explained why so many did not believe in him. Then he summarized his teaching in his last words to the crowds, giving them one final opportunity to believe in him. (sermon notes)
God has always been with his people, in various ways and temporarily in Old Testament times and later and permanently in human flesh.
Christian thinking is thinking like Jesus, especially as seen in his becoming one of us to die on the cross.
When the ark is captured, the Lord goes into exile for his people and fights their enemies. When his people repent, he gives them...
