Let’s approach the throne of grace
Author: newlifenarrabri
Today’s Sermon
The sermon for Good Friday is now available on the New Life website.
In this sermon, which is based on Hebrews 10:15-25, I talk about the New Covenant which Jesus death on the cross brought into being.
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It is finished!
Quote for the Day
John presents us, as Bruce Metzger once wrote, with the “choice between the power that operates through inflicting suffering, that is, the power of the beast, and the power that operates through accepting suffering, namely, the power of the Lamb.”Scot McKnight and Cody Matchett
Be the slave
He was beaten and killed for me
Today’s Bike Ride
Thursdays are often a little busier than most, at least in the morning. My shorter route takes me to Bunnings then around the edge of town and down to Riverbend Estate before heading home. #cycling #Narrabri #Biketooter
Quote for the Day
It’s easy to follow a fierce lion, but who wants to follow a lamb? The Lamb, they sing, is worthy, not because he headbutted someone off the stage. No, he is worthy because he was slain, and by being slain, the Lamb “purchased” a universal people of God, and they—not Babylon’s lords—will be a “kingdom and priests to serve our God.”Scot McKnight and Cody Matchett
Woe to that man!
Reflection on Isaiah 46
Scripture
Bel and Nebo, the gods of Babylon, bow as they are lowered to the ground. They are being hauled away on ox carts. The poor beasts stagger under the weight.
Observation
Idols of the Babylonian gods Bel and Nebo are taken away on ox carts. They cannot save their people and their people cannot save them.
In the other hand, the Lord has cared for the people of Israel since they were born. The Lord is nothing like some idol made from gold that cannot move or answer prayer.
The Lord alone is God. He controls the future because everything He plans comes to pass. He is about to set things right to to restore Jerusalem and save Israel.
Application
Idolatry is a pointless exercise, but many people engage in it. Idols cannot move or pray. They cannot protect themselves from the hands of people, much less protect their worshippers.
The Lord alone is God. He tells us not to make physical representations of Him because He is far greater than that.
The Lord answers prayers. He looks after the people who put their trust in Him.
To bow down and worship other gods is foolish. Anyone can approach the Lord and seek Him. Unlike the idols, He is real and He desires relationship with us.
Prayer
Thank you Lord for your great love. Please keep me free from the temptation to worship idols and to trust in false gods. men.
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