The Fruit of Repentance (Part 2)

We may say we believe the Bible, but theological liberals pick and choose the parts of the Bible they choose to believe. Theological conservatives pick and choose the parts of the Bible they choose to obey. It is easy to ignore or neglect both the study and application of God's Word. However, it is simply foolish to know God has revealed His ways to us in the Bible and think we will experience human flourishing outside of the truth God has revealed to us.  

In Nehemiah 9, we find God's people responding to the reading of the Law of God with humility, pursuing personal holiness, confessing sin, and praising God for His blessings and faithfulness (9:1-5). Their reading leads to a community prayer, confessing God's greatness and goodness toward His people. Yet, despite God's goodness to them, their forefathers responded to God with pride, disobedience, and rebellion. Not once, but again and again. 

One of the most shocking things we find recorded in scripture is the brutal honesty of scripture. The Bible is not a book that celebrates the lives of hundreds of heroes of the faith. The Bible records the history of only One Hero who, despite the unfaithfulness of His people he sets out to rescue and redeem them for Himself and His glory. Join us as we continue through Nehemiah 9 and consider the mercy, grace, and patience of God toward us.