Communion with Christ “No man hath seen God at any time. If we love one another, God dwelleth in us, and his love is perfected in us” (1 John 4:12). — Todd Alexander How can a simple loaf of bread, a humble, daily sustenance, unlock one of the deepest truths of our calling? How can a cup of the fruit of the vine encompass the entire covenant of our faith? As we approach the annual Memorial of our Lord’s sacrifice, these emblems […]
Winter “The righteous shall flourish like the palm tree: he shall grow like a cedar in Lebanon. Those that be planted in the house of the LORD shall flourish in the courts of our God. They shall still bring forth fruit in old age; they shall be fat and flourishing; To shew that the LORD is upright: he is my rock, and there is no unrighteousness in him” (Psalm 92:12-15). — Todd Alexander The Psalmist reveals that a life rooted in obedience […]
Preparing for the Kingdom “Therefore will not we fear, though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea; Though the waters thereof roar and be troubled, though the mountains shake with the swelling thereof. Selah” (Psalm 46:2‑3). — Todd Alexander Today, the Nation of Israel is tightly connected with global trade. Its GDP per capita is comparable to other highly developed countries, placing it among the top 20 globally. Israel has become known for […]
God is Our Shepherd “And lo a voice from heaven, saying, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased” (Matthew 3:17). — Todd Alexander Psalm 23 is one of David’s most heartfelt and beautiful works — a poem often set to music. It is a lovely prayer supplication that has become a healing balm, a comfort to God’s people. David used the principles of eight titles of God to summarize how God helped him through great difficulties. Eight benefits […]
Jesus is our Shepherd “The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want” (Psalms 23:1). — Todd Alexander One of the more beautiful pictures of the Gospel Age is found in David’s description of his relationship with God as one of God’s sheep. David details his total surrender to his Heavenly Father in this six‑verse description of how a good shepherd protects his sheep. By his example, he describes the right path for his Jewish brethren to surrender to God and find […]