While irremediable judgment will finally fall on arrogant Moab for their proud refusal of God's remedy against condemnation, the day of judgment will usher in a communion banquet and the removal of the veil of death and sorrow for all who belong to Mount Zion.

Paul addresses children as part of the church, in worship, and with Christ as their mediator to call for obedience to parents because the relationship with the Lord is more fundamental, and because it is a right and healthy way to live.

Isaiah himself joins in the praise he has called for and predicted, rejoicing in his relationship to God by covenant, the judgment and mercy in the past, and the anticipation of conversion and judgment to come.

The mystery of marriage gives us a moving image of a reality deeper and more important still: Christ's profound union with his church.

Preaching that there is resurrection in Jesus is accurate, necessary, and beneficial, even though it comes attended with furious opposition.

Shelter from two men named Joseph marked the beginning and end of Christ's earthly life.

Christians can take comfort in God's righteous universal judgment because God will be glorified and Christ will be exalted through it.

Christ understand and supplies the needs of his church with tender affection.

God causes the many streams of individual judgments to flow into the great ocean of the universal judgment.

Although believers repeat the patterns of OT Israel, God's grace in Christ prevails.