Irony occurs when a situation turns out to be the opposite of what is expected. Dramatic irony is when the author and the audience know that the situation is opposite of what the actors think it is. The Gospel of John, especially John 7:32-52, is dripping with irony. However, John used his irony not to amuse but to instruct us about who Jesus is and what he did. (full sermon notes)
Daniel’s three friends preferred to die rather than renounce their faith, knowing that God would be with them no matter what.
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As opposition grew toward Jesus, he anticipated that it would reach his followers as well and prepare them for how to live.