WE SHALL NOT DIE - Reading With the People of God #17নমুনা

WE SHALL NOT DIE - Reading With the People of God #17

DAY 5 OF 61

Israel’s Punishment and Jerusalem’s Restoration

The 4th chapter of the book of Micah gives us a look into the nature of God’s plan and provision for his people, Israel, and God’s larger plan to bring justice and peace to the entire world. Written around the 8th century BC, Micah correctly prophesied in chapter 4 of the Babylonian conquest that occurred in 586 BC, while also assuring that later there will be a gathering of exiles in Jerusalem to establish the throne of the Almighty, restoring the royal might and power of God’s people on the earth. There is an aspect of the “already/not yet” in this chapter, in that certain events have already taken place (the Babylonian conquest and return of the exiles) and the unrealized promise of global peace and prosperity (no more war or fear) that has yet to materialize. Here we find the hopeful words that describe the world turning from conflict to peace, turning their weapons of war into useful tools of prosperity; hammering their “swords into plowshares and their spears into pruning hooks.” (NIV)

The First Disciples

In chapter 5 of the Gospel of Luke, Jesus is preaching and ministering to the people in Galilee by the sea. People by the thousands were coming to Jesus for his teaching and healing. God’s effective calling power was flowing so strongly in the presence of Jesus the Christ that the normal man was called to be extraordinary and responded immediately. Simon Peter responded, James and John responded, the leper responded, Levi responded, and their lives were never the same. The power of Christ to transform a life, like a re-birth, is infinite. His love and salvation bring His life to ours in the Holy Spirit, and His grace and mercies are new every morning.

Primer Contributed by Matt Harry, Older Elder, Cornerstone Community Church

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WE SHALL NOT DIE - Reading With the People of God #17

In this 17th installment of Reading with the People of God, we continue following a lectionary rhythm—Old Testament, New Testament, and Psalms. This plan explores the prophetic voices of Micah, Habakkuk, and Isaiah, who confronted kings and warned of coming judgment while pointing to the hope of the Messiah. Alongside these, we'll read from the Gospel of Luke and the book of Acts, tracing the life of Christ and the birth of the Church. As we read these powerful passages in parallel, may the Spirit shape us and grow us in Christ together.

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