The wickedness of the northern ten tribes didn’t change the fact that God controls every facet of human history, even when it involves war, or that He loves and cares for Israel.
The release of Satan will reveal a lot about the heart of man. We don’t need ideal conditions under which the “good in mankind” will thrive. We need to be cleansed and changed by the Spirit of God!
The motivation behind and practice of the three wise men’s worship of the newly-born Christ is a great example for believers. King Herod’s, on the other hand, is exactly what believers must avoid.
In I Corinthians 9, Paul explains how and why he personally approached missions, and teaches how the church should and shouldn’t support missionaries financially.
After the tribulation and before the new heaven and earth, there is a period of blessing that reaches every area of life. Revelation tells us why we should live in anticipation of Christ’s return.
Despite Israel’s history of faithlessness and sinfulness, God reaffirmed His promise to never forsake His chosen people. The same applies to the believer today.