LIVING HOPE - Reading With the People of God: Part 18ಮಾದರಿ

LIVING HOPE - Reading With the People of God: Part 18

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Retribution & Rescue

God is a God of mercy—but also of retribution. In Isaiah 47, He brings judgment on Babylon for oppressing His people. Ironically, Babylon had been the tool God used to discipline Judah. Yet when Babylon abused and crushed them, God repaid with swift judgment: the Persians conquered them, never to rise again.

That victory opened the door for God’s people to return from exile. Under Cyrus of Persia, exiles were allowed to go back to Jerusalem, rebuild the temple, and restore their life in the land (Ezra 1). But this was only a partial rescue, a shadow of something greater.

Hebrews 4 picks up that theme. God’s people were always invited to enter His rest, not just a piece of land, but life with Him. Yet generation after generation hardened their hearts. The return from exile didn’t solve the problem. The rest they needed was not merely a temporal Promised Land but an Eternal Kingdom. As Hebrews 3:11 (NKJV) says: “They shall not enter my rest.” Retribution even fell on His own covenant people for their disobedience.

Enter Jesus—the true Israelite who obeyed perfectly, even unto death. In Him, the rescue is complete. Not back to a temporary land, but forward to an everlasting Kingdom. Our High Priest secures our place there forever.

It all comes down to one choice:

Today, if you hear His voice, do not harden your hearts.” (Hebrews 4:7b ESV)

Primer contributed by Doug Drainville, rescued by Jesus.

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LIVING HOPE - Reading With the People of God: Part 18

In this 18th installment of Reading with the People of God, we follow a lectionary rhythm of Old Testament, New Testament, and Psalms. This plan journeys through Isaiah 40–66, where God speaks comfort, reveals His Servant, and promises new creation. Alongside Isaiah, we read Titus, Philemon, Hebrews, James, and 1and 2 Peter—letters that call us to endurance, holiness, and hope in Christ. Together these readings point us to the living hope we have through the gospel. May the Spirit strengthen our faith and anchor us in God’s everlasting promises.

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