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.
John’s birth and Zechariah’s prophecy pointed to the greatest manifestation of God’s mercy ever.
While David used desperate and even deceptive means of escape, God provided for him because of his grace and faithfulness.
In a surprising parable, Jesus taught his disciples to be shrewd in our money management to produce eternal benefits.
