From Leviticus 23 to the Christian Liturgical Year: The Biblical Origins of Church FestivalsThe annual feasts and festivals observed by Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox Christians bear notable similarities to the appointed times prescribed for Israel in Leviticus 23. Both traditions organize worship around recurring occasions of remembrance, preparation, thanksgiving, and celebration. Several central Christian feasts also commemorate events that the New Testament directly associates with Israel’s appointed... Read more »
For Thine Is the Kingdom, and the Power, and the Glory, Forever. AmenThe traditional form of the Lord’s Prayer concludes: “For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.” (Matthew 6:13) After praying that God’s name be hallowed, His kingdom come, His will be done, daily needs be supplied, sins be forgiven, and deliverance from temptation and evil be granted, the person praying... Read more »