Tag: Psalm

  • A Thanksgiving of Fasting and Oysters

    A Thanksgiving of Fasting and Oysters

    “All praise and thanks to God The Father now be given, The Son, and him who reigns With them in highest heav’n The one eternal God, Whom earth and heav’n adore; For thus it was, is now, And shall be evermore.” (From “Now Thank We All Our God” by Martin Rinkart, 1648)

  • The Star and Scepter of God’s People

    The Star and Scepter of God’s People

      A popular Christmas story is that of the coming of the three wise men, or Magi, to worship the baby Jesus born to be our Savior. This story has several parallels—contrasts—to the story of Balak, Balaam and Israel. Text: Numbers 24:17-19 • Scripture Readings: Numbers 22:1-6, 24:1-5, 15-19; Matthew 2:1-12 © December 7, 2008 • Download this…