In Matthew 21:1-10, we read about what is traditionally called the Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem, which set the stage for the events that rapidly developed over the final week of Jesus’ life on earth, because this event holds a key to understanding the events that unfolded after it. In fact, Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem was the event that set the other ones in motion.
The conclusion to the first half of Ephesians is a prayer for believers to have strength to know Christ’s love.
The closing section of the first missionary journey of Paul and Barnabas moved from confusion to clarification to conflict to consolidation to celebration.
In preparation for coming calamity, the prophet made plans to rejoice in the Lord.
