In God’s second dispute with his people, recorded in Malachi 1:6-14, he accused the priests and the people of despising him. After they objected, God demonstrated how they were cutting corners in their worship. Their failure points to the need for a perfect priest who would offer a perfect sacrifice for sins, which is just what we find in Jesus.
While David used desperate and even deceptive means of escape, God provided for him because of his grace and faithfulness.
The parable often called the Wheat and the Tares gives hope that one day all will be made right.
Before he returned to his Father, Jesus told his followers to wait in Jerusalem until they received the promised Holy Spirit. About a week...
