Aim: To be consistent Christians everywhere and in every way.
Doctrine: Christ's redeemed sheep are to be faithful wherever they are. Whether in the church or in the world, we are to represent our Savior with honor.
Exegesis: Our covenant way of life inside and outside the holy city: some of us are called to more-specifically ecclesiastical roles (vv. 1-2); some of us are called to more-particularly ''secular'' positions (vv. 15-16); all of us are called to bless the world through Christ and His church (vv. 22-24).
Further application: Why life inside and outside the holy city is important to the Lord: because though God's worship starts in the church, it nonetheless flows from there to every other part of His creation.
Key verse: v. 1 ''Now the leaders of the people dwelt at Jerusalem; the rest of the people cast lots to bring out one of ten to dwell in Jerusalem, the holy city, and nine-tenths were to dwell in other cities.''
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Rev. Mark Henninger received his Masters of Divinity from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in Deerfield, Illinois, and he has been Pastor of Redeemer Presbyterian Church in Peoria, Illinois for more than 30 years.