We've now come to the end of Exodus and Matthew. In the last chapter of Exodus, the tabernacle is erected and the glory of the LORD fills it. God is present with his people. The last few verses are about God guiding the nation -- through the cloud that was over the tabernacle.
In the last few verses of Matthew, Jesus commissions his disciples and promises to be with them. His presence will be with them, guiding them, but in a new way than in previous generations.
God's presence is with us always through his Spirit. His is an abiding presence and a guiding presence.
"Coincidentally" the Psalm reading (Ps 23) is also about God's guidance. Like a shepherd he leads me to green pastures, to quiet waters, and along right paths. Proverbs 5:23 indicates that those who do not follow the guidance of the LORD will be lost and die because of their stupidity.
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Ashfield Baptist Church is a "caring community church sharing God's love". We are very diverse in our nationalities, backgrounds and ages, but united in our desire to grow spiritually and to reach out and help others. Our vision is "to be a body of Christ-like people living out the great commandment and the great commission in the Holy Spirit's power".
This blog is mainly for people connected with Ashfield Baptist Church. It has been set up as an "info & chat space" as we start the "THRU IN 2" challenge. This is our program for reading the Bible right through during 2007 & 2008. Many are using the Every Day With Jesus Bible which also has daily devotions from Selwyn Hughes. As we read through the Bible together over these two years, we can use this blog to share insights, stories, reflections, questions etc. The goal is to grow spiritually together. So leave your comments. Together we can help each other grow.
Blessings. Ps John.
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We've now come to the end of Exodus and Matthew. In the last chapter of Exodus, the tabernacle is erected and the glory of the LORD fills it. God is present with his people. The last few verses are about God guiding the nation -- through the cloud that was over the tabernacle.
In the last few verses of Matthew, Jesus commissions his disciples and promises to be with them. His presence will be with them, guiding them, but in a new way than in previous generations.
God's presence is with us always through his Spirit. His is an abiding presence and a guiding presence.
"Coincidentally" the Psalm reading (Ps 23) is also about God's guidance. Like a shepherd he leads me to green pastures, to quiet waters, and along right paths. Proverbs 5:23 indicates that those who do not follow the guidance of the LORD will be lost and die because of their stupidity.
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