Today, we're delighted to welcome guest writer and previous ESN Associate Director Micheal Hickerson. Micheal did a great deal to grow ESN. Although he's moved on to different career commitments, we're always delighted to share his thoughts with Christian scholars. In this Scholar's Compass post, he reflects on the Baptism of the Lord. Next Sunday he'll share some further new year's reflections. If you'd like to explore more of Mike's work, including his extremely popular March Madness showdown posts on the Best … [Read more...] about The Baptism of the Lord (Scholar’s Compass)
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Epiphany Hymn: Hail to the Lord’s Anointed
A Hymn for Epiphany Hail to the Lord's Anointed, great David's greater Son! Hail in the time appointed, his reign on earth begun! He comes to break oppression, to set the captive free; to take away transgression, and rule in equity. He comes with succor speedy to those who suffer wrong; to help the poor and needy, and bid the weak be strong; to give them songs for sighing, their darkness turn to light, whose souls, condemned and dying, are precious in his sight. He shall come down like showers upon … [Read more...] about Epiphany Hymn: Hail to the Lord’s Anointed