the benediction

In many churches, as part of the liturgy, the pastor closes the worship service with a benediction (good pronouncement) invoking God’s help and blessings upon the worshipers.

There are many benedictions in the Bible (for example: Psalm 121:7-8; Romans 15:13; 2 Corinthians 13:14; Ephesians 3:20-21; Jude 1:24-25). One of the most famous biblical benedictions was used in the movie Deep…