While the people cynically questioned God’s justice and longed for his intervention, in Malachi 2:17-3:5, God told them he would be coming in judgment after his messenger prepared the way. In the New Testament, we learn who that messenger was and what God did when he showed up, which was a shock to all.
Continuing the final conversation with his disciples in John 14:15-31, Jesus told them how to show their love for him and of the gifts...
In response to King Saul’s second major error and his excuse, Samuel famously declared that to obey is better than sacrifice.
The demons revealed that their only purpose is to destroy, while Jesus demonstrated his power to heal and restore.