Holy Name
Aaron’s Blessing for the People (Numbers 6:22–27)
Bible CommentaryOne of the chief roles of the Levites is invoking God’s blessing. God ordains these words for the priestly...
Authority (Psalm 8)
Bible CommentaryPsalm 8 is an exception in Book 1, as it does not pertain specifically to David. Its concern is with all human...
Real, Basic Stewardship
Daily ReflectionYou gave them charge of everything you made, putting all things under their authority.Psalm 8:4At this time of year,...
Understanding Life in Christ (Galatians 1:6–4:31)
Bible CommentaryPaul begins by identifying the problem among the Galatians. They “are turning to a different gospel” (Gal. 1:6)....
Christmas Scriptures: Looking for God at Work: Matthew 2 and Luke 2 Sermon Notes
Sermon NotesOverview:Advent is a time of spiritual preparation, anticipation, looking for God’s coming into our experience as...
O Come, All Ye Faithful
Daily ReflectionThe focal prayer of Advent is: "Come, Lord!" Remembering the yearning of Israel, we prepare to celebrate the first...