After baby Jesus is born, God makes him the fulfilment and embodiment of his plans for his ‘son’ Israel, whom he previously called out of Egypt. As the story progresses, we will see how he is faithful in that calling where Israel was not. Ultimately, Matthew will show us that the salvation of God’s people rests entirely on the faithfulness of Jesus in his calling to be God’s true ‘son’.
Many of us may consider music an enjoyable accessory to our daily lives. We view it like a good movie or an engrossing novel. For those of us who enjoy Christian music, certain artists’ music may speak to our hearts in profound ways. But the influence in my life of one Christian singer goes well beyond personal edification. I believe, without exaggeration, that he changed the course of my life. His name is Keith Green, and if you have never heard of him, I’d love to introduce you to his life and legacy. First Exposure: Wednesday Night Youth Group I...
