John 16:16-24 – Sorrow to Joy
The same joy that the first disciples experienced upon seeing Jesus again is available to us.
The same joy that the first disciples experienced upon seeing Jesus again is available to us.
These two psalms together provide a biblical view of the family.
Jesus announced that the hour had come for him to be glorified, but his glorification would begin with a cross.
In the triumphant conclusion of Exodus, God filled his dwelling and led his people, which he does today in a much greater way.
The construction of the tabernacle foreshadowed greater dwellings of God, which he keeps building by plundering the nations.
After God confirmed his covenant with Israel, and Israel broke it, God graciously renewed it again.
In response to Moses’ prayers, God promised to go up with his rebellious people after all, showing grace even to them as he does also to us.
The tragic incident of the golden calf serves as a warning to Christians and points to the necessity of an adequate satisfaction for our sins.
While forgiving is always costly, those who have been forgiven can and must forgive others in turn.
The garments and the consecration ceremony for the Aaron and his sons emphasize that the way to approach God is through a perfect priest offering a perfect sacrifice.