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.
Jesus’ sayings reveal the meaning of his death on the cross, and some who witnessed it got the message.
In preparation for coming calamity, the prophet made plans to rejoice in the Lord.
In Daniel 1, four teenagers show us how to be faithful when we are pressured to conform to the world around us.
