Jesus concluded his final discourse with his disciples before his death in John 16:12-33. He developed previous lessons and added that they would have temporary sorrow that would change into lasting joy. In spite of our suffering in this world, Christians can have joy, peace, and courage, because Jesus has overcome the world.
Although Christians may suffer much, and many things are against us, we will end up being hyper-victorious in Christ.
God’s choice of Saul to be Israel’s first king anticipated the eventual arrival of the coming King and also Christians’ royal calling.
Adam was a type of Christ, each having the same role as the representative of his people, but with opposite outcomes.
