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 proclamation of the King’s word provokes two opposite responses.
In a brief burst of practical instructions, we learn how to treat church leaders, other church numbers, and everyone else.
Just like us, the people of Jesus’ day spent much of their time laboring for things that perish. Just like us, they often found...