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.
In the famous story of Daniel in the lions’ den, we learn about being blameless and see again that God reigns and rescues.
Paul praised God the Father for choosing us and predestining us to be his children.
In encounters with a powerful man and a destitute woman, Jesus showed the authority of his word over sickness and death.
