The Servant (Part II): Chosen & Named (Isaiah 44:1-5)

‘…the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.’ (Mark 10:45) These words were said by Jesus to his disciples as he began to make his final journey to Jerusalem. He knew what was ahead of him, having already declared, ‘We […]

Psalm 67 – From Israel to the whole world

Psalm 67 opens with a quotation from the High Priestly blessing in Numbers 6:22-27.  This was a particular blessing which God gave to Aaron and his sons for them to speak over the nation of Israel so as to bless them.  The love and tenderness of God towards His people jumps off the page as […]