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.
With parables and warnings, Jesus told everyone in his day and ours to be ready for the coming of the Son of Man.
At the Red Sea, the LORD triumphed gloriously, made himself known, and anticipated his greater triumph in the cross and resurrection.
Happy are those who have the kingdom of God, even if they lack much on earth, and the most pitiful are those who do...
