Paul reported to the Philippians that his being in prison in Rome had actually produced the positive benefit of encouraging more preaching of the gospel. There were, no doubt, some who preached from bad motives, but Paul rejoiced anyway. In fact, he had a reason to rejoice, not only in prison but also in all circumstances, whether positive or negative, in life and even in death.
Saul’s two acts of foolishness contrasted with his son’s two acts of faith, and they changed the course of history.
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.
On the first resurrection day, Jesus’ own disciples believed that he was raised as they remembered his words, understood the Scriptures, and broke bread...
