Psalm 45 “The Old Testament does ascribe deity to the coming messianic figure, a matter too often downplayed. In Isaiah 9:6 he is called ‘mighty God.’ He is not only the shoot from Jesse but the ‘root of Jesse’ (Isa. 11:1, 10). Often overlooked, I think, is Isaiah 50:10, where ‘obeying the voice of his [Yahweh’s] servant’ is on a level with ‘fearing Yahweh,’ and hence suggestive of the deity of…
Call to Worship January 11, 2026
Number 12 “Verses 4–9 Moses did not resent the injury done him, nor complain of it to God, nor make any appeal to him; but God resented it. He hears all we say in our passion, and is a swift witness of our hasty speeches, which is a reason why we should resolutely bridle our tongues, that we speak not ill of others, and why we should…
Call to Worship January 4, 2026
Psalm 90:1-4 “1 The first comfort of the Lord’s people, against the miseries of this life is from the Lord’s kindness to his people in all ages. Whence learn, 1. There is no dealing with God in prayer, except we lay hold on the offer of God’s kindness, according to the covenant of grace, and look upon God as gracious to us in Christ. Therefore here and elsewhere,…