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

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F or Y our W eekly J ourney

Weekly Reflection on It IsWell with My Soul The New Testament begins with the assurance that all history has been moving towards Jesus Christ as its goal and that he is the final and definitive manifestation of God’s presence with his people. Matthew’s genealogy and narrative of the conception and naming of Jesus are introduced with the words “a record of the origin of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham”. The genealogy points to the rise and fall of the house of David in the history of Israel and implies the re-establishment of Davidic rule in the person of Jesus. As the son of David, he is the promised messianic ruler, who will rescue and restore Israel (e.g. Is. 11:1–11; Je. 23:5–6). Specifically, he comes to deliver his people ‘from their sins’ (Mt. 1:21). As the son or offspring of Abraham he is the one through whom God’s promise of universal blessing for the nations will be effected (e.g. Gn. 12:3; 17:7; 22:18; cf. Mt. 28:16–20).

~ David G. Peterson, Engaging with God: A Biblical Theology of Worship. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 1992. pp. 81-82.

Let God Arise! Seasonal Focus Behold the Lamb of God , John 1.29-42

Book Reading Peterson, Engaging with God

Our Corporate Disciplines Book Discussion: Tuesday, January 24, 2023