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.
In a boat journey across the lake, Jesus showed himself to be an exhausted human and almighty God.
In the sixth dispute between God and his people in Malachi 3:13-4:3, we find the proper response to everything God was saying to them....
The opposite results of David’s and Saul’s desperate measures hold lessons about how to live in the world while not being of the world.