(Re)Build: Stronger - Ezra 9-10

22/07/2007

Listen "(Re)Build: Stronger - Ezra 9-10"

Episode Synopsis

When a fault is found in the foundation of a building project, work is immediately stopped and the problem is removed. When sin appears in our lives we tend to not do the same thing. We go on living, trying our best to pretend that nothing has happened. If this goes on too long we lose our hatred of sin, we cease to be aware of its damaging effects and we wonder what could have caused the problems in our lives. When the Israelites returned from exile to rebuild the Temple, they knew they had to get rid of the sin in their midst that had been plaguing them for generations. If we are to rebuild our relationships with God, we must rid ourselves of the sin that has weakened that relationship in the past. It is not enough just to rebuild, we must ReBuild Stronger than before.ConfrontContrite - Isaiah 66:2bAppalled at our sin - Ezra 9:3-4Bothered by its impact - 9:7Concerned for a future with sin - 9:14Confess - 1 John 1:9Admit we did wrong - 10:2Blame only ourselves -Call on God for ForgivenessControl - Hebrews 10:22Actions - 10:3ConscienceBow to God as Lord