After telling his disciples that they should love one another, Jesus began preparing them in John 15:18-16:11 to be hated by the world. Even so, he sent them out to be witnesses for him, but not on their own. He also promised to send the Holy Spirit to be the witness who would convince the world about the truth of the gospel.
The LORD uses leaders to deal with threats to the welfare of his people, and he is the God who delivers them.
The chief priest could not control his wicked sons, so God removed them all and raised up the one who could intercede between humans...
When the ark is captured, the Lord goes into exile for his people and fights their enemies. When his people repent, he gives them...
