God has ascended amid shouts of joy, the LORD amid the sounding of trumpets. Sing praises to God, sing praises; sing praises to our King, sing praises. For God is the King of all the earth; sing to him a psalm of praise. God reigns over the nations; God is seated on his holy throne. [...]
Archive for August, 2008
God Is Gone Up
Posted in Religion, tagged David, Jerusalem, Abraham, ark of covenant, ascension on August 30, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Power of the Cross
Posted in Religion, tagged age to come, cross, healing, salvation, sorrow on August 29, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Surely he took up our infirmities and carried our sorrows, yet we considered him stricken by God, smitten by him, and afflicted. But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was upon him, and by his wounds we are healed. Isaiah 53.4-5.
There can hardly [...]
In the Gap
Posted in Religion, tagged Jerusalem, Moses, Nehemia, walls on August 28, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
The people of the land practice extortion and commit robbery; they oppress the poor and needy and mistreat the alien, denying them justice. I looked for a man among them who would build up the wall and stand before me in the gap on behalf of the land so I would not have to destroy [...]
