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.
The loss of the Ark from Israel anticipated the way of approaching God through Christ and also warns against faith that is merely outward...
The rejection of Jesus by many Israelites is God‘s plan for the salvation of the nations, and even of Israel itself.
No matter how bad things get, God is still working out his own holy will through seen and unseen agents.
