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.
After noting how little the people had accomplished, in Haggai 2:1-9 God told them to be strong because of his presence with them.
We left off the story at the end of Genesis with Joseph’s coffin in Egypt and his words about God visiting his people in...
Because of a general persecution in Jerusalem, the believers were scattered and took the gospel to Judea and Samaria, where many believed in Christ.