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.
Saul’s two acts of foolishness contrasted with his son’s two acts of faith, and they changed the course of history.
Because of God’s work of salvation in us, we need to work out our salvation.
The imprecatory (cursing) psalms point to the triumph of God’s justice through judgment or salvation.
