Gray hair is a Crown of Glory
In the Bible, gray-haired people are considered wise. If you have not yet had gray hair, you are not considered wise.
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Employer as “King”
In our day, some Christians view their employer (or pastor) as a sort of “king.” However, this notion is not in the New Testament.
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Taking a Census
To take a census is to count the people. Moses, king David, and king Jehoash all took censuses, with greatly varying results.
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The Light Shines in the Darkness
The divine light shines into the darkness of our lives and world. We often overlook it or misunderstand it, ignore it or hate it. But it is never extinguished.
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Making Decisions by Casting Lots
Sometimes people in the Bible made decisions by casting lots. That is, by rolling dice. Dice give a yes-or-no answer.