Redeemer London's Podcast

The hero who is still to come

2 words stand out from the chapter: City & Submission. We want to see God's Kingdom established in London and to play our part in making the capital great. Nehemiah 11:1-19

In view of all this.... words that sum up ch9 and make sense of ch10! The people make a covenant with God which is demonstrated by their choice of Spouse, their behaviour on the Sabbath and their commitment to the Sanctuary. As a result of all that God has done for us we live all for Him. Nehemiah 9:38-10:38

People love to be weird, especially when they are trying to be religious. Adam explains the difference between the gospel and religion, whilst looking at how at this point in the story the people of God have suddenly started to act a little weird. Nehemiah 8:13 - 9:38.

The people gather round the book: they show reverence for the book are moved by the book and obey the book! Nehemiah 8:1-13

Despite opposition the wall is completed by the help of God: yet the job is not done. Nehemiah understand that Gods people are to be numerous and expanding: a message that echoes through time. The prophets declared it, Jesus taught it & the Early Church modelled it. Growth continues in the church around the world today! Nehemiah 7:1-5

Nehemiah was not so busy with the project that he stopped caring for the people. The church should model generosity - investing time and money in caring for the poor. Nehemiah 5:1-19

The list of names teaches us that we are to Build Together: unity of intention, diversity of interest and variety of involvement. The place where we start and finish is the sheep gate - pointing to the perfect lamb of God - JESUS. Nehemiah 3:1-32

God's adventure for your life. Why am I here? What was I made for? Discover the greater plan God has for you. Nehemiah 2:1-20

The story of Nehemiah shows us that we are to play our part in helping to build the earthly city, whilst bringing more of the heavenly city to the now. But before we DO anything SPEND time with the Father. Nehemiah 1:1-11

Richard reminded us that God has exact places where we should live and that we are part of God's growing Kingdom. With this in mind there were 5 helpful tips for students and for the church!

Julian shared about how to develop a culture of faith - much more about Jesus and who he is than who I am. Matthew 15:21-28

From the story of Jesus feeding the 5,000 we learn that the heart is so important; compassion more than concern. Jesus loves getting the disciples involved and the results are supernatural. Before He prays Jesus looks up: we are to keep our eyes fixed on our Father in Heaven and see what He is doing. Matthew 14:13-21

Community is a theme that runs right through the Bible: from God, in the garden of Eden, at the Cross and to Heaven. Redeemer is committed to building community groups that reflect this by Growing as believers and by Going to others with the good news.

We are a New Creation in Christ. For it is by grace you have been saved. Galatians 6

The book of Galatians is absolutely dripping with the language of freedom... but what is true freedom? Adam explores how we are only really liberated when we realise our full potential, within the environment that we were made for. Gal 5:1-26.

We focus in on Paul's big metaphor from the beginning of Galatians 4 - that God is a father who adopts, through the work of Jesus, and the Holy Spirit makes it personal to each of us.

Pete explained the argument of Paul through 5 people with 5 objects: the wizards & wands, Abraham & knife, Moses & rod, Jesus & cross, Father & hand. Galatians 3

The Christian life ultimately comes down to two words: stop trying. Galatians 2

Paul wrote to the churches urgently encouraging them to stick with the gospel: Jesus + nothing = everything. If we change the gospel it is no gospel at all, instead we are to take the true gospel to all. Galatians 1