Rebuilding the Walls
Rebuilding the Walls
I saw a broken down wall and He said, “I will use you as a church to help
re-build the broken down walls in your society, where the Enemy has
been able to invade lives and territory. And it will be as in the time of
Nehemiah where the most unlikely people were used to fill the gaps.
I saw a broken down wall and He said, “I will use you as a church to help
re-build the broken down walls in your society, where the Enemy has
been able to invade lives and territory. And it will be as in the time of
Nehemiah where the most unlikely people were used to fill the gaps.
No-one is to mentally disqualify themselves because they feel they don’t fit
the job spec., because it will not simply be done by natural skills and talents
but through TOTALLY SURRENDERED LIVES – “Christ in you the hope of
glory.... willing and doing of His good pleasure; building His Kingdom for
His glory.” And this scripture came strongly to me: “You will be called
Repairer of Broken Walls, Restorer of Streets with Dwellings” (Is. 58:12)
No-one is to mentally disqualify themselves because they feel they don’t fit
the job spec., because it will not simply be done by natural skills and talents
but through TOTALLY SURRENDERED LIVES – “Christ in you the hope of
glory.... willing and doing of His good pleasure; building His Kingdom for
His glory.” And this scripture came strongly to me: “You will be called
Repairer of Broken Walls, Restorer of Streets with Dwellings” (Is. 58:12)
1) What are your reflections on Hosea and Amos over the last two weeks?
1) What are your reflections on Hosea and Amos over the last two weeks?
2) How important is restoring the name of God? Why is it important, if it is?
2) How important is restoring the name of God? Why is it important, if it is?
3) The name Hosea means God helps, how do you see that outworked in Hosea?
3) The name Hosea means God helps, how do you see that outworked in Hosea?
4) How important is seeking God’s justice? Is justice a fundamental principle of
Christianity or simply an OT principle? (Cf Luke 11:42)
4) How important is seeking God’s justice? Is justice a fundamental principle of
Christianity or simply an OT principle? (Cf Luke 11:42)
5) Where in South Bucks/Berkshire do we see injustice served most clearly? Is
there anything that we can do as individuals or as a church to enable justice
to be at work?
5) Where in South Bucks/Berkshire do we see injustice served most clearly? Is
there anything that we can do as individuals or as a church to enable justice
to be at work?
Compassion is not just feeling with someone, but seeking to change the
situation. Frequently people think compassion and love are merely
sentimental. No! They are very demanding. If you are going to be
compassionate, be prepared for action!" Desmond Tutu
Compassion is not just feeling with someone, but seeking to change the
situation. Frequently people think compassion and love are merely
sentimental. No! They are very demanding. If you are going to be
compassionate, be prepared for action!" Desmond Tutu