b. But at every turn they rebelled (v. 16, 26, 28). They have become slaves because of their sin (v. 37).
c. They learned fom history. “Because of all these, [they made] a sure covenant…” (v. 38).
2. The Jew’s Godly Example is Worthy of Emulation
a. We are like the Jews in many ways.
b. It is our responsibility to make use of every means of help available. Covenants are a means (cf. 2 Chr 15:12; 2Kgs 23:3).
c. Swearing in God’s name is commanded (Dt 6:13; 10:20).
3. The Bride of Christ Should Confess Love to Him
a. The covenant community under Nehemiah was a branch of the church under-age.
b. The church of Christ is the bride of Christ (Eph 5:23; Mal 2:14). Christ Jesus entered into a covenant to be our husband.
c. A covenant on our part is not required for our salvation. But if we are in a covenant marriage with Christ, shall we not reciprocate His love by declaring our love by covenant too?
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Ps Lim graduated from the Far Eastern Bible College in 1997. He was ordained into the ministry in October, 1999 as pastor of Pilgrim Covenant Church (PCC), Singapore, where he continues to minister.
