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.
Although we may overlook occasions when others receive unfair treatment, we become indignant when we think people treat us unfairly. In Matthew 20:1-16, Jesus...
Irony occurs when a situation turns out to be the opposite of what is expected. Dramatic irony is when the author and the audience...
When the ark is captured, the Lord goes into exile for his people and fights their enemies. When his people repent, he gives them...