Jesus looks at his bride as "a lily among thorns", treasured, special, cherished. Can this really be true, and what should we do this this astounding grace?
The shadow gives way to the substance as Jesus clears the temple, presenting himself as the house of God
When the Word becomes flesh he transforms lives. He turns shame to celebration, a foretaste of the future banquet at the end of time.
Jesus is the eternal God in human flesh. What does this mean, and what should our response be?
Spiritual decline has set in, but Nehemiah sets to bring renewal but cleansing the temple. This points us to Jesus who came 500 years later.
God forms his people by his word. But what fruit does the Spirit produce when the word of God goes out?
There's a problem. God's people are being unfaithful. They are mistreating the poor and breaking God's commands. But thankfully they have a faithful God.
Nehemiah prays, but he also acts. The church needs both: a prayerful trust in God's providence, and a commitment to serve.
What is Nehemiah all about? How does it point us to Jesus, and what difference could it make it my life?
What will happen when Jesus returns, and what difference does this make to our lives today?