Theme: God’s name, God’s nature
Exegetical Note
The famous "Aaronic blessing" contained in this passage, which was probably a staple of Jewish temple worship, suggests that a people on whom God confers the divine name also are recipients of a threefold divine blessing of protection, grace and peace.
Call to Worship
Leader: Good Christian people, we have a reason to celebrate!
People: FOR WE ARE THE BEARERS OF A NAME, GOD’S NAME, THE NAME THAT IS ABOVE EVERY NAME!
Leader: And with that divi…
CSS Publishing Co., Inc., Lectionary Worship Aids, Cycle B, Series II, by Paul A. Laughlin