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.
As Paul waited in prison, he was able to rejoice in two certain outcomes because of his view of life and death.
God has always been with his people, in various ways and temporarily in Old Testament times and later and permanently in human flesh.
Irony occurs when a situation turns out to be the opposite of what is expected. Dramatic irony is when the author and the audience...