Tag: covenant
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12/26/24 “A God of Justice & Grace” (Zech. 7-10)
Reading Time: 3 minutesZechariah 7-10 presents a picture of a future hope for Judah and especially Jerusalem after the Lord’s judgment on them for their sins. They had been taken captive by Babylon, not because of Babylon’s military might, but because of God’s sovereign purpose. He was disciplining His people for their sins. God, as…
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11/16/24 “An Unfaithful Spouse” (Ez. 16)
Reading Time: 2 minutesEzekiel 16 is filled with language that will surely shock the first-time reader! The LORD recounts in metaphors how His people were like an abandoned child that He cared for. Eventually the child metaphor ultimately becomes a bride. Yet, this bride, despite all the love and care of the LORD trusts in…
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10/29/24 “The Security of Covenant” (Jer. 33-34)
Reading Time: 2 minutesOnce again, we see that in the midst of turmoil, Jeremiah is given a message of hope. This time about the security of God’s covenant. Back in 2 Samuel 7, King David was given a promise from God. David had purposed to build God a house, a temple for worship. God forbids…