Raised For Glory

Revelation, Part One


Paul works hard to keep anything - including his rights as an apostle - from hindering the gospel.

1 Corinthians 9

Hosea’s life becomes the parable of his preaching.

Gomer, Hosea’s wife, mother of his three oddly named children, whom he loves and cherishes, is not faithful to him. Her adultery is not something hidden away, it’s a known element among the whole community. And so Hosea does as the law commands, he sends her away. 

The prophet Hosea thus meditates on what it’s like to lose a partner, to have a promise broken. He begins to enter into God’s own pain and suffering and anguish. 

Hosea is what we call a minor prophet, but his book is major among the minors. Its the longest, the most detailed, and the most vivid.

He speaks of bitterness, anguish, and even wrath. Not just God’s, but his own!

But then, wonder of wonders, the humiliated husband, the pathetic prophet, goes out in search of the lost love of his life. And he goes not to bring retribution, but instead he brings redemption. 

He finds Gomer among the last, least, lost, little, and dead, he saves her from destitution, brings her back to his own home (in violation of the law by the way), and recommits to the marriage. 

The one who names his children for the community to bear witness, now bears witness himself to the power of God’s grace. Hosea’s home becomes a place of grace.

Like any good gossip it spreads fast, and the message is there for everyone to see: God’s love is invincible and unconquerable. God’s faithfulness to God’s people is stronger than unfaithfulness. God’s grace goes after and redeems the beloved.

Hosea, on behalf of God, says, “I will woo her, I will find the her in the wilderness and bring her comfort.” The her in question is both Gomer and Israel. It's a parabolic prophetic proclamation.


The Place of Grace

Pastor Doug continued our "Sermon On The Mount" series by encouraging us to cast our anxieties on the One who provides everything that we need, Jesus. 

Our Anxieties And God's Provisions (Pastor Doug)

[Verse]
旷野之中 风声萧萧
In the wilderness, the wind whispers low
迷茫中有祢光辉照耀
In my confusion, Your glory shines aglow
脚步摇晃 祢手扶持
When my steps falter, Your hand upholds me
无论何时 祢不离弃
At every moment, You will never forsake me

[Chorus]
祢是我磐石 永不动摇
You are my Rock, unshaken through all
历经风雨 祢恩典环绕
Through storm and rain, Your grace surrounds my soul
主是教会 永恒根基
The Lord is the Church’s eternal foundation
直到永远 不被震动
Forever unshaken through every generation

[Verse 2]
洪水翻腾 黑夜漫长
When floods are raging and nights grow long
祢是灯塔 指引方向
You are the lighthouse, guiding me on
仰望高天 星辰闪亮
I lift my eyes, the stars brightly gleam
祢的信实 超越时光
Your faithfulness surpasses all time

[Chorus]
祢是我磐石 永不动摇
You are my Rock, unshaken through all
历经风雨 祢恩典环绕
Through storm and rain, Your grace surrounds my soul
主是教会 永恒根基
The Lord is the Church’s eternal foundation
直到永远 不被震动
Forever unshaken through every generation

[Bridge]
三十五载 祢恩典深广
For thirty-five years, Your grace is deep and wide
每一步路 都由祢带领
Every single step, You have been my guide
从今直到 永恒的国度
From now until Your eternal kingdom’s door
祢是磐石 祢是我主
You are the Rock, You are my Lord forevermore

[Chorus]
祢是我磐石 永不动摇
You are my Rock, unshaken through all
历经风雨 祢恩典环绕
Through storm and rain, Your grace surrounds my soul
主是教会 永恒根基
The Lord is the Church’s eternal foundation
直到永远 不被震动
Forever unshaken through every generation


主是我磐石

[Verse]
主的脚踪在晨光中绽放
The footsteps of the Lord bloom in the morning light
每一步都带着祂的光芒
Every step carries His radiant light
祷告声在夜深里回响
Prayers echo in the depth of night
恩典如雨 滋润我心房
Grace like rain nourishes my heart

[Chorus]
恩典刻在生命中
Grace is engraved in life itself
每一道伤痕都是歌颂
Every scar becomes a song of praise
弟兄姊妹手牵手
Brothers and sisters hand in hand
祂的爱充满这旅程的尽头
His love fills the end of this journey

[Verse 2]
教会的灯光温暖如家乡
The church lights glow warmly like a hometown
奉献的双手诉说着信仰
Hands of giving tell stories of faith
见证的泪水滴落在地上
Tears of testimony fall upon the ground
祂的恩典 从未曾隐藏
His grace has never been hidden

[Chorus]
恩典刻在生命中
Grace is engraved in life itself
每一道伤痕都是歌颂
Every scar becomes a song of praise
弟兄姊妹手牵手
Brothers and sisters hand in hand
祂的爱充满这旅程的尽头
His love fills the end of this journey

[Bridge]
风吹过教堂的钟声
The wind carries the church bell’s chime
祂的声音安慰每个心痛
His voice comforts every hurting heart
恩典不曾离开 不曾消失
Grace has never left nor disappeared
在每个祷告中 祂都与我们同在
In every prayer, He is always with us

[Chorus]
恩典刻在生命中
Grace is engraved in life itself
每一道伤痕都是歌颂
Every scar becomes a song of praise
弟兄姊妹手牵手
Brothers and sisters hand in hand
祂的爱充满这旅程的尽头
His love fills the end of this journey

恩典

I'm over talking
Finding someone new
It feels like I've been searching
For somebody like you

I fucked up it bad  
And everybody knew
I hate the way It's been a year
and I'm still not over you  

Darling I'm picking up pieces
Chasing empty feelings
Wasting all my seasons
Tryna' get over you
I push my luck and end up
Wasted in my friends car
Bar after bar I'm still far away
From getting over you

I tell myself I'm better than this
Convince my friends I'm sober 
I'm finished drinking
But I'm goin' out tonight
My friends are sippin'
Guess that's my new excuse
To try again next weekend

Darling I'm picking up pieces
Chasing empty feelings
Wasting all my seasons
Tryna get over you
I push my luck and end up
Wasted in my friends car
Bar after bar I'm still far away
From getting over you

I'm reading all your letters in my head
I've kept inside a box and hidden under my bed
But it's hurtin' so, I've gotta let go
I'll be over you when I wake up tomorrow

Over You!

Unlocking Bible Secrets-Part 8-Ransomed from Sin and Death-Pieter Weenink(Stellenbosch)

Pastor Dave Dooley takes us through the book of Nahum. While a lot of the book is filled with upcoming destruction from consequences of sin; we are reminded of God's grace and mercy that can lead to us to repentance. 

Everyday Prophets | Week 7 - Nahum

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