This is a tough lesson because it starts well but ends poorly. David is nearing the end of his illustrious life, and while he has learned many lessons along the way, he seems to take his eye off the objective as he nears the finish line.
Jesus’ triumphal entry ushers in his final week before the crucifixion and highlights John’s desire that everyone experience redemption and believe that Jesus is the Messiah.
Paul’s background and former life as a Pharisee. We want to establish the dispersion setting into which he was born and provide a solid working understanding of the context into which he began his ministry.
