It happened in a garden: Joseph of Arimathea’s garden
Jesus’ appearance to Mary Magdalene in the garden provides hope by showing that the beauty in death for all believers is knowing that death is not the end. “That's not…
Psalms for the seasons of life: June
June 4–10 Psalm 129: “Psalm 129 contrasts with Psalm 128, which speaks of the blessing of the godly. The ungodly, who oppress the godly, will experience no blessing. . .…
Psalms for the seasons of life: May
April 30–May 6 Psalm 103: “Psalm 103 is one of the most beautiful psalms of comfort. It is especially appropriate during sickness or hospitalization. . . . We can say…
Psalms for the seasons of life: April
April 2–8 Psalm 78: “The introduction stresses the depth and the permanent relevance of God’s revelation. . . . The permanent and enduring relevance of God’s word is shown by…
Psalms for the seasons of life: March
March 5–March 11 Psalm 55: “Everything in this psalm fits with the time of Absalom’s conspiracy. . . . David repeats his confidence that the Lord will deliver him. Verse…
Psalms for the seasons of life: February
Jan. 29–Feb. 4 Psalm 25: “The first and last [parts of the psalm] look outward [and] deal with the psalmist’s enemies and afflictions. The middle [part looks] inward [and deals]…
Psalms for the seasons of life: January
Jan. 1–7 Psalm 1 : “We often use the word law to refer to God’s commandments, in which he tells us what to do. But in this psalm and in…
Psalms for the seasons of life: A preview
Next month Forward in Christ will start a new Bible reading series focused on the book of Psalms. Over six months we will read the book from start to finish.…