HEART WORK IS THE HARD WORK

Have you noticed a cycle of sin, consequence, shame, and regret in your life? How do we avoid making impulsive vows fueled by an emotional high and truly count the cost of walking with the Lord? As we finish this series let us learn from the example of the Israelites and break the cycle of sin, consequence, shame, regret and move to the cycle of confession, repentance, and belief (1 John 1:9).

Nehemiah 11:1-13:30

Ezra - Nehemiah sets the stage for the events of the intertestamental period. A period of 400 years of silence from God. The story picks up in the New Testament with Israel under Roman occupation desperately waiting for the Messiah to deliver them from their oppressors. The Messiah, Christ Jesus came to Israel and the leaders rejected Him. He came to provide spiritual freedom when all they wanted was political freedom. Place your trust in Christ, surrender to His will, and experience freedom from the cycle of sin, consequence, shame, and regret. Heart work is the hard work that Christ can do in your life.

Dr. Erin Daniel Bell

January 14, 2024