Psalm 133. This short song describes the goodness and pleasantness of brothers and sisters living together. Although modern life places obstacles in the path of spending time together, the development of Christian community is essential to our growth as Christians and our mission of making disciples by praising, learning, and loving. The Jews probably sang this song as they went up to Jerusalem for the annual feasts, but the images of the psalm emphasize that the blessings of unity and eternal life flow down from God.
The people could draw near to God only after the blood of the covenant was shed.
After God confirmed his covenant with Israel, and Israel broke it, God graciously renewed it again.
After four chapters of telling us what Christ has done for us and urging us to have faith in him alone in order to...