Zechariah’s Benedictus
Like Zechariah, we wrestle with disbelief while God works in the quiet. Then Christ appears as our long-awaited Redeemer, King, and Peace. A New Exodus • Jesus is our Redeemer. A New Warrior • Jesus is our King. A New Freedom • Jesus is our Deliverer. A New Covenant • Jesus … [Read More…] Zechariah’s Benedictus
As we enter this season of Advent, we’re going to focus in on what theologians have called “The Threefold Office” of Christ: Prophet, Priest, and King. In the Old Testament, these three offices were held by different individuals, each of whom was anointed for their role. The prophets spoke the Word of God to the people. The priests were mediators on behalf of the people. And the kings served as ruling shepherds over the people. The long history of frail and fallible humans in these offices pointed forward to a greater Prophet, Priest, and King who was to come.
