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.
But all things should be done decently and in order.
In that day you will ask nothing of me. Truly, truly, I say to you, whatever you ask of the Father in my name,...
“I have not had time to prepare today’s sermon as thoroughly as I should have.” Confess such failures to the Lord, but the congregation...
