Believers are chosen in Christ to live in ways that glorify God. What a marvel and assurance is this good news, and what a challenge to our lives in exile here.
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Exiles: Living in Hope – Living as Children of the Holy God
As elect exiles, our core identity is that we are children of God. Knowing this, we seek to maintain and nurture a child-like attitude towards our heavenly Father as we live in anticipation of our … Read More
Exiles: Living in Hope – Chosen by God; Strangers in the World
It is God’s great mercy that gives true hope that sustains believers through trials and testing. Christians persevere in the faith by understanding the great mercies of God poured out on the believer and the … Read More
A Deep Breath – I Hear His Voice
Hear the voice of the Good Shepherd, the one who calls you to find rest in him.
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A Deep Breath – He Is My Shepherd
With Yahweh as his shepherd David has reassurance and everlasting joy.
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Ruin Rebuild Reform – Return to Old Ways
Nehemiah ends on a very low note, with the people of God returning to old ways of unholiness and disobedience. We’re led to long for a rescue, restoration, rebuilding and renewal that addresses the heart of … Read More
Ruin Rebuild Reform – Repopulation and Celebration
The city is repopulated and God’s people celebrate his covenant faithfulness.
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Ruin Rebuild Reform – Reform: Repentance
Repentance follows being deep in God’s word and confession, acknowledging sin to be turned from, and recommitting to God’s Law and true worship.
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Ruin Rebuild Reform – Reform: Confession
A long history of unfaithfulness is confessed, recognising and owning their guilt, is contrasted to Yahweh’s utterly amazing faithfulness.
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Ruin Rebuild Reform – Reform: Deep in the Word
As we return to the Book of Nehemiah and pick it up from chapter 8, we see a new phase in the rebuilding process – the focus is now on the reforming of the people. … Read More