I suggest that the observation that Jesus Christ entered this world and left this world, with strong words of lament is important. 2.16-18 – the prophetic words of Rachel, shockingly fulfilled in Herod’s slaughter of the young children. Matthew here quotes Jeremiah 31.15: Then Herod, when he saw that he had been tricked by the… Read more »
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Presence – a little sanctuary
God’s people frequently find themselves in a hostile ‘foreign’ environment. The Bible has many examples. In Ezekiel God refers to Himself as a little sanctuary (11.16), a presence wherever the people were scattered. This is important, as those people found themselves in unfriendly and hostile situations, such as Babylon and Susa. The books of Daniel… Read more »
Presence – tangible presence
Scripture indicates God is more manifest or more obvious at some times and in some places. He reveals more of His presence in some moments. One Old Testament and one New Testament example: Exodus 33.11 and 34.34-35, where God is so present to Moses. 1 Cor 14.25; ‘God is really among you.’ Such is the… Read more »