It Is Well with My Soul: The Sacred Roots Annual 2022-2023

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Weekly Reflection on It IsWell with My Soul The theme of the divine sonship of Jesus runs like an unbroken thread through the early chapters of Matthew, “becoming ever more visible and thus alerting the reader to the manner in which Matthew would have him comprehend the person of Jesus”. In the remainder of this gospel, the confession of Jesus as Son of God is obviously central to Matthew’s view of discipleship (cf. 14:33; 16:16; 27:54; 28:19). The “Son” theme incorporates the notion that Jesus is the one who fulfils the role and destiny of the true Israel (cf. 2:15; 4:3), as well as the notion that he is the promised king of Israel (cf. 3:17; 16:16; 17:5; 26:63) and the one who uniquely manifests the power and presence of God amongst his people (cf. 8:29; 14:33). The claim that Jesus is the Messiah might also have indicated to some of Matthew’s original readers that he is the one to build the eschatological temple.

~ David G. Peterson, Engaging with God: A Biblical Theology of Worship. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 1992. pp. 82-83.

Let God Arise! Seasonal Focus Jesus Fulfills the Law , Matthew 5.13-20

Book Reading Peterson, Engaging with God

Special Church Year Service Ash Wednesday: Wednesday, February 22, 2023