There will be a funeral at MGPC tomorrow, with one of the hymns being O God Of Bethel. Many of us who grew up with the Church Hymnary, Revised (the book with three sections – Psalms, Paraphrases, and Hymns) knew it as Hymn 562, usually sung to the melody SALZBURG. It has also been associated …
Westminster Shorter Catechism – Lord’s Day 45 Q & A 99 Q What rule has God given for our direction in prayer? A The whole Word of God is of use to direct us in prayer;1 but the special rule of direction is that form of prayer which Christ taught his disciples, commonly called the …
The movie Rams seems almost self-consciously current, while dealing with some very timeless themes. A remake of an Icelandic film of the same name, it deals with bush-fires and infectious disease control. How 2020 is that? It also deals with themes that resonate in rural Australia. A decades long rift between two brothers hangs as …
Christ is the high priest promised in Psalm 110, according to the order of Melchizedek. The priestly line of Melchizedek is higher than the Levitical priesthood, and Jesus’ priestly activity fulfils the terms of Melchizedek’s priestly line, so there can be no better representation for humanity before God than Jesus. For those unable to join …
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