Psalm 2:6-8

Jesus’ favourite word of God isn’t YHWH. It’s Father. That’s new. Why? Only rarely do you find the Father metaphor in the Old Testament, e.g. Moses asked Israel, “Is not he your father, who created you, who made you and established you?” (Deuteronomy 32:6). Israel’s king could be called God’s...…

This post was first published December 18, 2015. -ed. The angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary; for you have found favor with God. And behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you shall name Him Jesus. He will be great and will be called the Son of …