We are familiar with the title “Man of Sorrows” from Isaiah 53:3. We can sometimes limit this suffering to his arrest, torture and death on the cross. The hymn, “Man of sorrows,” focuses on this vital and central aspect of Jesus’ suffering. Yet, his suffering began with his coming and continued throughout his life. This … More The infant of sorrows
On this Easter Sunday, my daily readings have brought me to Matthew 1. I saw a little note in my Bible App entitled “The Immanuel Principle.” The wonder of “God with us” is a precious aspect of the Christmas story, and the Christian life. Jesus Christ is God the Son Himself, clothed with flesh, and … More The Immanuel Principle
In providence of God, the daily readings with my church family have arrived at Matthew 1 on Easter Sunday. Matthew begins his gospel with a genealogy of Jesus, proving to his readers that: It appears, from this introduction in the first chapter, and the regular references to fulfilling the scriptures, that Matthew is writing for … More Matthew