Jesus’ mission—to the least, the last, and the lost—is built on such reversals. His redemptive work facilitated them, as shown in the fact that the primary meaning of repent in the biblical languages Hebrew and Greek is “turn around” or “return.” Through the gospel, the least become the greatest in the kingdom of God the last become the first and the lost are found.
“In oceans deep my faith will stand.” “Just like as water ever seeks and fills the lowest place, so the moment God finds you...
''And when you fast, do not look gloomy like the hypocrites, for they disfigure their faces that their fasting may be seen by others....
"Jesus said to her, 'I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die; and...
