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Mark now reports an oddly appareled John the Baptist actively fulfilling his Messianic forerunner role as evidenced by all the country of Judea going out to him in the wilderness, confessing their sins, and being baptized in the Jordan river.

Numbers 6:22-27 contain what many have called the "Aaronic Benediction." It is also called the "priestly prayer." It expresses the priests’ desire for the LORD to shower His people with favor. It demonstrates that the priests were to be a source of blessing for the LORD’s people.

Summary of the Nazirite Vow

Completion of the Nazirite Vow

The Terms of the Nazirite Vow

Nahum describes Nineveh’s final destruction and uses irony to urge her to get ready for the coming siege.

The prophet Nahum draws a lesson from Assyria’s history to predict the destruction of Nineveh.

The LORD announces that He will expose Nineveh to cause her to experience shame and destruction.

The prophet Nahum pronounces judgment on Nineveh because of the ferocity of her wars and her wicked influence on other nations.

Consistent with his straightforward writing style, Mark goes directly to the point by referencing two Old Testament prophecies about the forerunner who will precede and announce the coming Messiah.

Mark, writing to the Gentiles, begins his gospel emphasizing the deity of Jesus and His role as Savior of the world.

Our heart is glad and we rejoice, not so much in earthly things or as a result of our circumstances, but because of who God is and what He will do. We can trust Him to lead us and make His will and His presence known to us, which will bring us the fullness of joy.

David is focused on the Lord and through that focus he experiences the continual presence and instruction of the Lord. His refuge in the Lord also comes through this focus.

Our situations and circumstances may seem difficult or confusing, but God is always at work in our life and we can take comfort and be at peace knowing it is God that is directing our lives.

David turns to the Lord for his safety and refuge and acknowledges that the only path to true safety is in the Lord.

The prophet Nahum mocks the Ninevites, calling them lions without lairs, unable to satisfy their desires for prey because the LORD will destroy their power.

Nahum now describes the consequences of the scatterer’s attack upon Nineveh. The city will become desolate, causing the Ninevites to suffer pain and agony.

Nahum describes in vivid images the siege and capture of Nineveh. The city will be defeated and carried away.

Nahum urges the city of Nineveh to be on guard and be ready for battle because the enemy is approaching.

In the final section of the letter to the church in Laodicea, Jesus asks the believers to come be in community with Him and promises a blessing of authority to faithful witnesses.