Verily I say unto you, Among them that are born of women there hath not risen a greater than John the Baptist: notwithstanding he that is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he. (Matthew 11:11) Jesus made a statement that completely shifted perspective. John the Baptist was the greatest prophet of the Old Covenant. Jesus said His cousin was the greatest born of any woman up to that point. That’s truly high praise! Yet, Jesus said the least in the Kingdom is greater

For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope. (Romans 15:4) Paul wrote to the churches in Rome to clearly explain something about Scripture. He clarified that Scripture was not meant to entertain or confuse us but to train us. The Word provides learning, patience, comfort, and hope. These four qualities work together to stabilize a believer’s life.The Old Testament shows us

And when they found him not, they turned back again to Jerusalem, seeking him. And it came to pass, that after three days they found him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the doctors, both hearing them, and asking them questions. And all that heard him were astonished at his understanding and answers. And when they saw him, they were amazed: and his mother said unto him, Son, why hast thou thus dealt with us? behold, thy father and I have sought thee sorrowing. And he s