[Script Info] Title: [Events] Format: Layer, Start, End, Style, Name, MarginL, MarginR, MarginV, Effect, Text Dialogue: 0,0:00:00.07,0:00:19.92,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,♪ theme music ♪ Dialogue: 0,0:00:19.92,0:00:21.77,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Jason) Welcome to Hope Sabbath School, Dialogue: 0,0:00:21.77,0:00:23.40,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,an in-depth, interactive study Dialogue: 0,0:00:23.40,0:00:24.78,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,of the Word of God. Dialogue: 0,0:00:24.78,0:00:26.45,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,We're glad you've joined us today, Dialogue: 0,0:00:26.45,0:00:30.35,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,as we continue another exciting\Nlesson series here, Dialogue: 0,0:00:30.35,0:00:33.08,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,from the books of {\i1}Ezra and Nehemiah{\i0} Dialogue: 0,0:00:33.08,0:00:35.19,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,about {\i1}Our Forgiving God.{\i0} Dialogue: 0,0:00:35.19,0:00:36.85,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Even when we've made mistakes, Dialogue: 0,0:00:36.85,0:00:39.18,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,even when we've gone our own way, Dialogue: 0,0:00:39.18,0:00:41.48,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,God is still there, loving us, Dialogue: 0,0:00:41.48,0:00:43.04,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,ready to forgive us. Dialogue: 0,0:00:43.04,0:00:45.37,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And we're very happy we have\Nthe team here. Dialogue: 0,0:00:45.37,0:00:47.47,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Hasn't this been a blessed series Dialogue: 0,0:00:47.47,0:00:48.96,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that we've experienced? Dialogue: 0,0:00:48.96,0:00:49.74,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Team) Amen! Dialogue: 0,0:00:49.74,0:00:51.32,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Jason) These Old Testament books Dialogue: 0,0:00:51.32,0:00:53.07,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,are coming alive, and we're finding Dialogue: 0,0:00:53.07,0:00:54.48,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,practical lessons from them Dialogue: 0,0:00:54.48,0:00:56.85,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that maybe we had never seen before. Dialogue: 0,0:00:56.85,0:00:59.82,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,We're also happy to hear from you,\Nour [viewers]. Dialogue: 0,0:00:59.82,0:01:01.41,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,If you haven't written to us, Dialogue: 0,0:01:01.41,0:01:02.80,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,feel free to write to us Dialogue: 0,0:01:02.80,0:01:06.24,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,at sshope@hopetv.org. Dialogue: 0,0:01:06.24,0:01:08.26,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And right now we have some letters Dialogue: 0,0:01:08.26,0:01:10.06,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that we want to share with you. Dialogue: 0,0:01:10.06,0:01:14.78,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,The first one comes from our friend Kanga\Nin South Sudan, Dialogue: 0,0:01:14.78,0:01:18.20,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,one of the newest countries we have\Nin the world. Dialogue: 0,0:01:18.20,0:01:20.97,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Kanga writes and says, "Dear members Dialogue: 0,0:01:20.97,0:01:23.34,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,of the in-depth, interactive study Dialogue: 0,0:01:23.34,0:01:24.95,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,of the Word of God." Dialogue: 0,0:01:24.95,0:01:26.72,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,You can tell he's paying attention. Dialogue: 0,0:01:26.72,0:01:30.12,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,"Greetings to you from Kanga John Matthew Dialogue: 0,0:01:30.12,0:01:33.43,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,in Wau town, South Sudan. Dialogue: 0,0:01:33.43,0:01:35.25,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I am a regular watcher Dialogue: 0,0:01:35.25,0:01:38.05,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,of Hope Sabbath School; I feel impressed Dialogue: 0,0:01:38.05,0:01:40.85,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,by your lively lesson discussions Dialogue: 0,0:01:40.85,0:01:42.20,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,of the book of Revelation." Dialogue: 0,0:01:42.20,0:01:43.26,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,So, he's been watching Dialogue: 0,0:01:43.26,0:01:44.63,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,something from Revelation. Dialogue: 0,0:01:44.63,0:01:48.25,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,"You are doing extraordinarily great jobs Dialogue: 0,0:01:48.25,0:01:51.34,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,for the Lord in the sight of the viewers. Dialogue: 0,0:01:51.34,0:01:53.68,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,You are building the families of God, Dialogue: 0,0:01:53.68,0:01:56.49,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,which are scattered all over the world," Dialogue: 0,0:01:56.49,0:01:58.01,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,which, actually, makes me think Dialogue: 0,0:01:58.01,0:01:59.40,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,of the story of Nehemiah, Dialogue: 0,0:01:59.40,0:02:01.13,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,where the people had been scattered. Dialogue: 0,0:02:01.13,0:02:03.20,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And yet, through Hope Sabbath School, Dialogue: 0,0:02:03.20,0:02:04.71,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,we can all come together, Dialogue: 0,0:02:04.71,0:02:05.76,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,no matter what parts Dialogue: 0,0:02:05.76,0:02:06.88,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,of the world we're in. Dialogue: 0,0:02:06.88,0:02:08.84,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And he closes by saying this, Dialogue: 0,0:02:08.84,0:02:11.43,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,"As His children, let us focus Dialogue: 0,0:02:11.43,0:02:14.27,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,our eyes all on Him, Dialogue: 0,0:02:14.27,0:02:18.77,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and we shall be victorious as He is." Dialogue: 0,0:02:18.77,0:02:20.40,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Thank you, Kanga; Dialogue: 0,0:02:20.40,0:02:26.28,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that is such a blessed and encouraging\Nmessage for all of us. Dialogue: 0,0:02:26.28,0:02:28.50,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,We also have Joann who writes to us Dialogue: 0,0:02:28.50,0:02:30.15,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,from the state of Georgia Dialogue: 0,0:02:30.15,0:02:31.70,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,in the United States. Dialogue: 0,0:02:31.70,0:02:34.79,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,She says, "I am Joann Dustin, Dialogue: 0,0:02:34.79,0:02:37.63,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and I live in Georgia, USA. Dialogue: 0,0:02:37.63,0:02:40.55,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I'm an assistant instructor at my church. Dialogue: 0,0:02:40.55,0:02:43.33,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I'm very grateful for Hope Sabbath School Dialogue: 0,0:02:43.33,0:02:45.32,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,for I learn more about God Dialogue: 0,0:02:45.32,0:02:47.73,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and gain more knowledge to share Dialogue: 0,0:02:47.73,0:02:49.74,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,with my new friends Dialogue: 0,0:02:49.74,0:02:53.33,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and strengthen my faith to patiently wait Dialogue: 0,0:02:53.33,0:02:57.10,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,for our wonderful Savior to return. Dialogue: 0,0:02:57.10,0:02:58.98,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,In the New Jerusalem, Dialogue: 0,0:02:58.98,0:03:02.13,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I hope to get answers to all my questions Dialogue: 0,0:03:02.13,0:03:04.68,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and finally see my God." Dialogue: 0,0:03:04.68,0:03:05.63,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Team) Amen. Dialogue: 0,0:03:05.63,0:03:07.25,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Jason) Amen, Joann. Dialogue: 0,0:03:07.25,0:03:09.04,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,We're looking forward to that, too. Dialogue: 0,0:03:09.04,0:03:10.51,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,While we're here on this earth, Dialogue: 0,0:03:10.51,0:03:12.12,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,we do have answers in the Bible; Dialogue: 0,0:03:12.12,0:03:13.54,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,our Hope Sabbath School team, Dialogue: 0,0:03:13.54,0:03:15.76,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,we do the best we can to answer questions, Dialogue: 0,0:03:15.76,0:03:17.71,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,but we ultimately know that, in the end, Dialogue: 0,0:03:17.71,0:03:19.55,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,we will get the full answers Dialogue: 0,0:03:19.55,0:03:21.65,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,when we are there, with our God. Dialogue: 0,0:03:21.65,0:03:22.82,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And so, just as you're Dialogue: 0,0:03:22.82,0:03:25.05,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,waiting forward to see our God, Dialogue: 0,0:03:25.05,0:03:28.47,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,we are waiting for that moment as well. Dialogue: 0,0:03:28.47,0:03:31.10,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,We have Nadene who writes to us. Dialogue: 0,0:03:31.10,0:03:33.02,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Now, the interesting thing here, Nadene, Dialogue: 0,0:03:33.02,0:03:36.63,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,she's from the United Kingdom,\Nbut she's living Dialogue: 0,0:03:36.63,0:03:38.100,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,in the United Arab Emirates. Dialogue: 0,0:03:38.100,0:03:40.47,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,We are a global family, Dialogue: 0,0:03:40.47,0:03:41.75,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and as you see here, Dialogue: 0,0:03:41.75,0:03:44.28,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,we come from many different countries. Dialogue: 0,0:03:44.28,0:03:48.03,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,She says, "Hello, I tune into your show Dialogue: 0,0:03:48.03,0:03:50.31,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,every week online." Dialogue: 0,0:03:50.31,0:03:52.47,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,So, she's not necessarily watching us\Non a TV, Dialogue: 0,0:03:52.47,0:03:53.58,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,she's watching online, Dialogue: 0,0:03:53.58,0:03:55.10,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,which actually reminds me Dialogue: 0,0:03:55.10,0:03:57.57,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that we have a Hope Channel app Dialogue: 0,0:03:57.57,0:03:59.55,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that you can go ahead and download. Dialogue: 0,0:03:59.55,0:04:02.28,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Go to the App Store, go to Google Play; Dialogue: 0,0:04:02.28,0:04:03.49,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,on that Hope Channel app, Dialogue: 0,0:04:03.49,0:04:05.03,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,you'll get Hope Sabbath School Dialogue: 0,0:04:05.03,0:04:08.12,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and many other amazing Bible programs Dialogue: 0,0:04:08.12,0:04:09.63,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that will bless you Dialogue: 0,0:04:09.63,0:04:11.08,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and can help change your life. Dialogue: 0,0:04:11.08,0:04:12.61,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And so, just as Nadene here Dialogue: 0,0:04:12.61,0:04:13.81,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,is watching online, Dialogue: 0,0:04:13.81,0:04:15.76,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,download the app, and you can watch Dialogue: 0,0:04:15.76,0:04:18.24,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,through online services as well. Dialogue: 0,0:04:18.24,0:04:21.90,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,So Nadene says that, "I really enjoy Dialogue: 0,0:04:21.90,0:04:24.18,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,all of the engaging topics Dialogue: 0,0:04:24.18,0:04:26.80,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and probing questions." Dialogue: 0,0:04:26.80,0:04:28.78,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,The topics, the questions, Dialogue: 0,0:04:28.78,0:04:31.42,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,this isn't just surface-level material. Dialogue: 0,0:04:31.42,0:04:34.33,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,She says, "I recently got baptized Dialogue: 0,0:04:34.33,0:04:36.30,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and moved from my home in England Dialogue: 0,0:04:36.30,0:04:38.25,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,to the United Arab Emirates. Dialogue: 0,0:04:38.25,0:04:41.52,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,There have been a few restrictions\Nhere on worship, Dialogue: 0,0:04:41.52,0:04:43.63,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,but God has been good Dialogue: 0,0:04:43.63,0:04:45.31,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and has provided me Dialogue: 0,0:04:45.31,0:04:47.11,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,with many opportunities Dialogue: 0,0:04:47.11,0:04:49.45,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,to witness to others. Dialogue: 0,0:04:49.45,0:04:52.33,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,The church appreciates that I'm a teacher Dialogue: 0,0:04:52.33,0:04:55.12,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and recently started to ask me Dialogue: 0,0:04:55.12,0:04:56.35,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,to do the lesson study Dialogue: 0,0:04:56.35,0:04:58.86,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,on Saturday morning. Dialogue: 0,0:04:58.86,0:05:01.68,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,At first, I found it daunting Dialogue: 0,0:05:01.68,0:05:04.66,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,because I had no idea what to do Dialogue: 0,0:05:04.66,0:05:06.38,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,or where to start. Dialogue: 0,0:05:06.38,0:05:09.69,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,But, thank the Lord, I have discovered Dialogue: 0,0:05:09.69,0:05:13.54,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I can download your wonderful programs Dialogue: 0,0:05:13.54,0:05:15.66,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,from Hope Sabbath School. Dialogue: 0,0:05:15.66,0:05:17.93,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I have received many blessings Dialogue: 0,0:05:17.93,0:05:19.89,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,since my move to the UAE," Dialogue: 0,0:05:19.89,0:05:21.53,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(United Arab Emirates), Dialogue: 0,0:05:21.53,0:05:22.77,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,"and have also been asked Dialogue: 0,0:05:22.77,0:05:24.80,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,to do Adventist youth program Dialogue: 0,0:05:24.80,0:05:26.19,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,after the main sermon Dialogue: 0,0:05:26.19,0:05:29.31,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,as well as a recent request Dialogue: 0,0:05:29.31,0:05:32.98,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,to preach a sermon to the whole church. Dialogue: 0,0:05:32.98,0:05:36.44,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Thank you for your wonderful lessons,\NNadene." Dialogue: 0,0:05:36.44,0:05:39.33,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Wow, so, from Hope Sabbath School Dialogue: 0,0:05:39.33,0:05:40.81,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,to the youth program Dialogue: 0,0:05:40.81,0:05:42.58,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,to preaching the sermon, Dialogue: 0,0:05:42.58,0:05:44.76,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,once you start sharing the Word of God, Dialogue: 0,0:05:44.76,0:05:46.11,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,once you start understanding Dialogue: 0,0:05:46.11,0:05:47.31,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,the Word of God, Dialogue: 0,0:05:47.31,0:05:50.01,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,there's no limit to what God\Ncan use you [for] Dialogue: 0,0:05:50.01,0:05:52.26,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and how He can use you. Dialogue: 0,0:05:52.26,0:05:54.44,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Now we have a couple who write to us Dialogue: 0,0:05:54.44,0:05:56.68,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,from the state of New York;\Nthey are donors, Dialogue: 0,0:05:56.68,0:05:57.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and because they're donors, Dialogue: 0,0:05:57.99,0:05:59.62,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,we don't want to give their names. Dialogue: 0,0:05:59.62,0:06:01.34,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,This is not about glorifying self. Dialogue: 0,0:06:01.34,0:06:02.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,We are a donor-supported ministry, Dialogue: 0,0:06:02.99,0:06:04.77,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and we're thankful that this couple Dialogue: 0,0:06:04.77,0:06:05.83,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,has partnered with us, Dialogue: 0,0:06:05.83,0:06:07.68,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,but ultimately this is not about us, Dialogue: 0,0:06:07.68,0:06:10.01,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,this is about giving glory to God. Dialogue: 0,0:06:10.01,0:06:11.66,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Now, this couple writes and says, Dialogue: 0,0:06:11.66,0:06:12.85,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,"When we think of all Dialogue: 0,0:06:12.85,0:06:14.45,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,the soul-winning services Dialogue: 0,0:06:14.45,0:06:15.93,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that have been conducted, Dialogue: 0,0:06:15.93,0:06:17.07,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and we also think Dialogue: 0,0:06:17.07,0:06:18.92,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,about the condition of the world, Dialogue: 0,0:06:18.92,0:06:23.29,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,at times we ponder how long-suffering\Nour God is, Dialogue: 0,0:06:23.29,0:06:25.88,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,not willing that any should perish Dialogue: 0,0:06:25.88,0:06:28.26,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,but all should come to repentance. Dialogue: 0,0:06:28.26,0:06:31.59,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Thank you for your courage\Nand your vision. Dialogue: 0,0:06:31.59,0:06:33.06,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Keep up the good work. Dialogue: 0,0:06:33.06,0:06:35.36,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Your prayers will be appreciated Dialogue: 0,0:06:35.36,0:06:37.09,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,to make sure that we don't Dialogue: 0,0:06:37.09,0:06:39.34,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,miss out ourselves by preaching to others Dialogue: 0,0:06:39.34,0:06:42.02,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and not being partakers of His Kingdom." Dialogue: 0,0:06:42.02,0:06:43.47,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,That's a pretty sober message, Dialogue: 0,0:06:43.47,0:06:45.45,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and we're thankful that this donor couple Dialogue: 0,0:06:45.45,0:06:46.43,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,has shared with us. Dialogue: 0,0:06:46.43,0:06:48.21,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,We need to remember for ourselves Dialogue: 0,0:06:48.21,0:06:50.53,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,to be in the Word, to be studying, Dialogue: 0,0:06:50.53,0:06:53.05,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,spending time getting close to God. Dialogue: 0,0:06:53.05,0:06:54.67,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And we have our last letter; Dialogue: 0,0:06:54.67,0:06:57.40,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,it comes to us from the country of Zambia. Dialogue: 0,0:06:57.40,0:07:00.24,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Alvin writes to us; Alvin says, Dialogue: 0,0:07:00.24,0:07:01.85,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,"Hi, Hope Sabbath School team." Dialogue: 0,0:07:01.85,0:07:02.65,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Team) Hi! Dialogue: 0,0:07:02.65,0:07:04.01,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Jason) What do we say back? Dialogue: 0,0:07:04.01,0:07:05.03,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,We say, "Hi," back. Dialogue: 0,0:07:05.03,0:07:06.92,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,"I am one of the ardent followers Dialogue: 0,0:07:06.93,0:07:09.07,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,of the Hope Sabbath School lessons Dialogue: 0,0:07:09.07,0:07:10.38,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,as they always add Dialogue: 0,0:07:10.38,0:07:12.36,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,a new scope of understanding Dialogue: 0,0:07:12.36,0:07:15.73,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and a new method of approach\Nto the lesson. Dialogue: 0,0:07:15.73,0:07:17.39,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I am a discussion leader Dialogue: 0,0:07:17.39,0:07:19.08,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,of our Sabbath School class Dialogue: 0,0:07:19.08,0:07:21.74,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and am always blessed. Dialogue: 0,0:07:21.74,0:07:23.25,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,May God continue blessing Dialogue: 0,0:07:23.25,0:07:25.66,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,your ministry, Alvin." Dialogue: 0,0:07:25.66,0:07:27.82,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Praise God, Alvin, that you are Dialogue: 0,0:07:27.82,0:07:29.07,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,leading the discussion, Dialogue: 0,0:07:29.07,0:07:30.41,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that you are being blessed, Dialogue: 0,0:07:30.41,0:07:31.61,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and we're happy that we Dialogue: 0,0:07:31.61,0:07:32.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,can be part of that blessing. Dialogue: 0,0:07:32.99,0:07:35.14,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Another way we can be part of the blessing Dialogue: 0,0:07:35.14,0:07:36.10,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,is through singing, Dialogue: 0,0:07:36.10,0:07:37.46,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and we have a Scripture song Dialogue: 0,0:07:37.46,0:07:38.82,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,we're going to sing. Dialogue: 0,0:07:38.82,0:07:41.71,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Please feel free to join us and sing it. Dialogue: 0,0:07:41.72,0:07:43.69,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,It comes from Psalm 25, Dialogue: 0,0:07:43.69,0:07:45.98,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,a 3,000-year-old Scripture song, Dialogue: 0,0:07:45.98,0:07:49.52,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,"To You, O Lord, I lift up my soul." Dialogue: 0,0:07:49.52,0:07:53.20,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,♪ music ♪ Dialogue: 0,0:09:11.90,0:09:15.09,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Jason) Amen. Isn't that such\Nan exciting song, Dialogue: 0,0:09:15.09,0:09:18.10,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,praising God, giving Him thanks? Dialogue: 0,0:09:18.10,0:09:19.100,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Well, one of the ways we can praise God Dialogue: 0,0:09:19.100,0:09:21.71,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,is we can praise Him through prayer, Dialogue: 0,0:09:21.71,0:09:23.22,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and so I'd like to invite you Dialogue: 0,0:09:23.22,0:09:25.11,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,to bow your heads as we are Dialogue: 0,0:09:25.11,0:09:26.65,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,going to ask the Lord Dialogue: 0,0:09:26.65,0:09:29.38,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,to be with us in this study. Dialogue: 0,0:09:29.38,0:09:32.42,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Dear Heavenly Father, Lord, today, Dialogue: 0,0:09:32.42,0:09:35.58,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,as we look through an Old Testament story, Dialogue: 0,0:09:35.58,0:09:38.29,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,help us to see something from the lessons Dialogue: 0,0:09:38.29,0:09:40.48,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,of a couple thousand years ago Dialogue: 0,0:09:40.48,0:09:42.41,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that we can apply to today. Dialogue: 0,0:09:42.41,0:09:44.45,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Help us to see how Your forgiveness Dialogue: 0,0:09:44.45,0:09:46.75,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and Your love is unchanging. Dialogue: 0,0:09:46.75,0:09:48.12,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,We pray all this Dialogue: 0,0:09:48.12,0:09:49.91,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,in the holy name of Jesus, Dialogue: 0,0:09:49.91,0:09:51.61,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,the One who has forgiven us Dialogue: 0,0:09:51.61,0:09:53.08,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and given us the power Dialogue: 0,0:09:53.08,0:09:55.39,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,to live a new life. Amen. Dialogue: 0,0:09:55.39,0:09:56.67,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Team) Amen. Dialogue: 0,0:09:56.67,0:09:58.30,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Jason) Talking about the idea Dialogue: 0,0:09:58.30,0:10:00.10,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,of {\i1}Our Forgiving God{\i0} Dialogue: 0,0:10:00.10,0:10:02.36,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,makes me think about why I Dialogue: 0,0:10:02.36,0:10:04.50,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,very much appreciate His forgiveness. Dialogue: 0,0:10:04.50,0:10:05.82,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And so I'd like to ask, Dialogue: 0,0:10:05.82,0:10:07.93,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,before we get directly into the lesson, Dialogue: 0,0:10:07.93,0:10:09.34,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,anyone on the team, Dialogue: 0,0:10:09.34,0:10:10.64,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,or even several of you, Dialogue: 0,0:10:10.64,0:10:13.06,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,when you think of the forgiveness of God, Dialogue: 0,0:10:13.06,0:10:14.69,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,what do you think of? Dialogue: 0,0:10:14.69,0:10:17.08,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,How does that impact you personally? Dialogue: 0,0:10:17.08,0:10:18.67,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,How do you experience Dialogue: 0,0:10:18.67,0:10:19.86,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,the forgiveness of God? Dialogue: 0,0:10:19.86,0:10:21.94,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Nancy, I see you kind of nodding Dialogue: 0,0:10:21.94,0:10:23.33,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,your head there a little bit. Dialogue: 0,0:10:23.33,0:10:25.46,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,When you think of the forgiveness of God, Dialogue: 0,0:10:25.46,0:10:28.68,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,what comes to your mind? Dialogue: 0,0:10:28.68,0:10:32.52,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Nancy) Well, God will forgive... Dialogue: 0,0:10:32.52,0:10:34.96,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,He wants us to come to Him with anything, Dialogue: 0,0:10:34.96,0:10:37.12,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and He is long-suffering; Dialogue: 0,0:10:37.12,0:10:41.22,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,He's forgiving, and He forgives me. Dialogue: 0,0:10:41.22,0:10:43.52,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Jason) He forgives you. Amen. Ranela. Dialogue: 0,0:10:43.52,0:10:45.43,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Ranela) I think just great relief Dialogue: 0,0:10:45.43,0:10:47.97,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,to know that I can come to God. Dialogue: 0,0:10:47.97,0:10:49.90,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,His mercies are new every morning, Dialogue: 0,0:10:49.90,0:10:52.53,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and His faithfulness is great, Dialogue: 0,0:10:52.53,0:10:54.29,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and His grace is His power Dialogue: 0,0:10:54.29,0:10:56.43,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,to live an overcoming life. Dialogue: 0,0:10:56.43,0:10:57.39,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Jason) Jonathan. Dialogue: 0,0:10:57.39,0:10:59.13,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Jonathan) I think knowing Dialogue: 0,0:10:59.13,0:11:02.84,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that God's always going to be forgiving Dialogue: 0,0:11:02.84,0:11:04.82,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and is not going to turn His back on us, Dialogue: 0,0:11:04.82,0:11:07.27,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I think that gives you a freedom Dialogue: 0,0:11:07.27,0:11:10.79,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,to actually avoid some of the problems. Dialogue: 0,0:11:10.79,0:11:12.52,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Like, if I know that God's not going Dialogue: 0,0:11:12.52,0:11:13.64,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,to give up on me, Dialogue: 0,0:11:13.64,0:11:15.32,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,then I'm more able Dialogue: 0,0:11:15.32,0:11:16.98,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,to choose the right way Dialogue: 0,0:11:16.98,0:11:18.01,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,because it's not like Dialogue: 0,0:11:18.01,0:11:21.30,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I'm hovering under His judgment. Dialogue: 0,0:11:21.30,0:11:24.56,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,It's like He's going to pursue me\Nno matter what, Dialogue: 0,0:11:24.56,0:11:26.27,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and so I can just turn away Dialogue: 0,0:11:26.27,0:11:27.78,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,from that stuff and follow Him. Dialogue: 0,0:11:27.78,0:11:29.10,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Jason) So the forgiveness, Dialogue: 0,0:11:29.10,0:11:31.08,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,while it may give you an emotional peace, Dialogue: 0,0:11:31.08,0:11:32.78,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,it also allows something practical. Dialogue: 0,0:11:32.78,0:11:34.70,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,It allow you to make different decisions Dialogue: 0,0:11:34.70,0:11:36.47,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and allows you, as you said, freedom, Dialogue: 0,0:11:36.47,0:11:38.60,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,you used the word, in your life. Travis. Dialogue: 0,0:11:38.60,0:11:40.24,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Travis) I think of the Bible text Dialogue: 0,0:11:40.24,0:11:41.92,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,where it says, "With lovingkindness Dialogue: 0,0:11:41.92,0:11:42.80,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I have drawn you," Dialogue: 0,0:11:42.80,0:11:44.30,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,so when we look at forgiveness, Dialogue: 0,0:11:44.30,0:11:45.69,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that's what draws us to Jesus Dialogue: 0,0:11:45.69,0:11:48.32,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,as we know what condition we're in. Dialogue: 0,0:11:48.32,0:11:50.66,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And yet, He loves us, and He's forgiving, Dialogue: 0,0:11:50.66,0:11:52.36,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,not willing that any should perish, Dialogue: 0,0:11:52.36,0:11:53.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,but all should come to repentance. Dialogue: 0,0:11:53.99,0:11:55.86,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And that draws us; it's His grace Dialogue: 0,0:11:55.86,0:11:57.58,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that teaches us to love Him. Dialogue: 0,0:11:57.58,0:11:58.98,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Jason) Amen. And now let's Dialogue: 0,0:11:58.98,0:12:01.62,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,get into the Word of God. Dialogue: 0,0:12:01.62,0:12:03.32,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I'm going to ask Stephanie Dialogue: 0,0:12:03.32,0:12:05.24,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,if you could start out for us. Dialogue: 0,0:12:05.24,0:12:06.71,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,We're in the book of Nehemiah. Dialogue: 0,0:12:06.71,0:12:08.73,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I'd like you to read chapter 9 Dialogue: 0,0:12:08.73,0:12:11.18,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and read verses 1 through 3. Dialogue: 0,0:12:11.18,0:12:13.26,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And as she reads, I want us Dialogue: 0,0:12:13.26,0:12:15.54,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,to think about what's happening here, Dialogue: 0,0:12:15.54,0:12:17.09,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,what's going on, and how does Dialogue: 0,0:12:17.09,0:12:19.70,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,this relate to God's forgiveness. Dialogue: 0,0:12:19.70,0:12:21.21,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Stephanie) And I'll be reading Dialogue: 0,0:12:21.21,0:12:22.57,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,from the King James Version: Dialogue: 0,0:13:00.60,0:13:02.05,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Jason) Wow, so there's Dialogue: 0,0:13:02.05,0:13:03.19,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,a lot happening here, Dialogue: 0,0:13:03.19,0:13:04.45,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and I'd like someone first Dialogue: 0,0:13:04.45,0:13:06.55,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,to unpack what's going on. Dialogue: 0,0:13:06.55,0:13:08.13,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,What is the context? Dialogue: 0,0:13:08.13,0:13:11.28,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Is this a celebratory scene Dialogue: 0,0:13:11.28,0:13:14.18,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,with a lot of music and excitement? Dialogue: 0,0:13:14.18,0:13:15.67,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Puia, you're nodding your head. Dialogue: 0,0:13:15.67,0:13:17.34,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,What do you see happening here? Dialogue: 0,0:13:17.34,0:13:19.53,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Puia) I see a group of people Dialogue: 0,0:13:19.53,0:13:23.25,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,coming together in repentance Dialogue: 0,0:13:23.25,0:13:25.04,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and humbling themselves. Dialogue: 0,0:13:25.04,0:13:26.70,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Jason) Humbling themselves. Dialogue: 0,0:13:26.70,0:13:28.72,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Puia) It says they're wearing sackcloths; Dialogue: 0,0:13:28.72,0:13:30.48,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,they're putting dust on their heads. Dialogue: 0,0:13:30.48,0:13:31.88,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,When do people do that? Dialogue: 0,0:13:31.88,0:13:35.27,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,It's when they humble themselves\Nbefore the Lord. Dialogue: 0,0:13:35.27,0:13:38.32,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Jason) They humble themselves, okay.\NJonathan. Dialogue: 0,0:13:38.32,0:13:39.52,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Jonathan) I was thinking Dialogue: 0,0:13:39.52,0:13:41.12,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that this is coming after they've Dialogue: 0,0:13:41.12,0:13:42.57,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,been spending some time Dialogue: 0,0:13:42.57,0:13:44.23,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,looking at the Law of God. Dialogue: 0,0:13:44.23,0:13:45.81,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And now they're...It seems like Dialogue: 0,0:13:45.81,0:13:47.89,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,maybe they're really realizing, Dialogue: 0,0:13:47.89,0:13:51.43,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,just, their corporate guilt. Dialogue: 0,0:13:51.43,0:13:52.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I mean, they're kind of saying, Dialogue: 0,0:13:52.99,0:13:55.02,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,"Wow, Lord, we have so sinned. Dialogue: 0,0:13:55.02,0:13:57.26,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,We have so gone all these ways. Dialogue: 0,0:13:57.26,0:13:58.79,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,All these warnings You gave, Dialogue: 0,0:13:58.79,0:14:00.28,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,we didn't pay attention to. Dialogue: 0,0:14:00.28,0:14:02.09,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,All these things You've told us to do; Dialogue: 0,0:14:02.09,0:14:03.93,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,we've done none of them." Dialogue: 0,0:14:03.93,0:14:06.26,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,So they're really repenting. Dialogue: 0,0:14:06.26,0:14:08.36,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Jason) They're really repenting.\NYes, Pedro. Dialogue: 0,0:14:08.36,0:14:09.79,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Pedro) One thing I see here, Dialogue: 0,0:14:09.79,0:14:14.91,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,the forgiveness is something\Nthat is specific. Dialogue: 0,0:14:14.91,0:14:16.93,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,You know, they're reading the Word Dialogue: 0,0:14:16.93,0:14:18.52,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,for the first part of the day, Dialogue: 0,0:14:18.52,0:14:19.88,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and then they are confessing Dialogue: 0,0:14:19.88,0:14:20.87,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,for the other part. Dialogue: 0,0:14:20.87,0:14:23.39,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,So they're recognizing why they fell Dialogue: 0,0:14:23.39,0:14:25.04,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,short of the glory of God, Dialogue: 0,0:14:25.04,0:14:26.53,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,but they're confessing. Dialogue: 0,0:14:26.53,0:14:28.25,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And if I say, "God...," you know, Dialogue: 0,0:14:28.25,0:14:29.70,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,my prayers, I'm coming to God. Dialogue: 0,0:14:29.70,0:14:31.77,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I say, "God, forgive my errors\Nof the day," Dialogue: 0,0:14:31.77,0:14:33.14,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I'm not being specific, Dialogue: 0,0:14:33.14,0:14:34.60,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and that might not help me Dialogue: 0,0:14:34.60,0:14:36.31,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,have a change of heart. Dialogue: 0,0:14:36.31,0:14:37.33,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And they were looking Dialogue: 0,0:14:37.33,0:14:39.64,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,for a change of heart, as I look there. Dialogue: 0,0:14:39.64,0:14:43.46,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,They were wanting to be at one with God, Dialogue: 0,0:14:43.46,0:14:46.06,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and they were seeking from God's Word, Dialogue: 0,0:14:46.06,0:14:49.39,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,what could have made them go wrong, Dialogue: 0,0:14:49.39,0:14:51.18,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and they were asking for forgiveness. Dialogue: 0,0:14:51.18,0:14:53.30,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,It's specifically on their sins. Dialogue: 0,0:14:53.31,0:14:55.02,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Jason) Pedro's making a reference, Dialogue: 0,0:14:55.02,0:14:56.25,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and Jonathan, too; Dialogue: 0,0:14:56.25,0:14:57.84,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,they've done some wrong things. Dialogue: 0,0:14:57.84,0:14:59.77,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And I'd like to ask here on the team, Dialogue: 0,0:14:59.77,0:15:01.43,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,let's get a little explicit. Dialogue: 0,0:15:01.43,0:15:02.69,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,What has happened here? Dialogue: 0,0:15:02.69,0:15:04.08,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Someone may be watching this Dialogue: 0,0:15:04.08,0:15:05.58,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and may not be totally familiar Dialogue: 0,0:15:05.58,0:15:07.08,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,with all the story. Dialogue: 0,0:15:07.08,0:15:08.13,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,They may not have seen Dialogue: 0,0:15:08.13,0:15:09.34,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,all the previous lessons, Dialogue: 0,0:15:09.34,0:15:11.54,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,so, what have these people done? Dialogue: 0,0:15:11.54,0:15:12.53,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,What is the problem? Dialogue: 0,0:15:12.53,0:15:14.61,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,What has gone on? Jonathan. Dialogue: 0,0:15:14.61,0:15:16.24,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Jonathan) For years they Dialogue: 0,0:15:16.24,0:15:17.70,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,worshiped other gods. Dialogue: 0,0:15:17.70,0:15:19.72,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I mean, they were warned Dialogue: 0,0:15:19.72,0:15:24.08,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,not to marry outside of...\Nother peoples, Dialogue: 0,0:15:24.08,0:15:24.95,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,because they would Dialogue: 0,0:15:24.95,0:15:26.79,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,draw them away to other gods Dialogue: 0,0:15:26.79,0:15:28.30,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and all these different things Dialogue: 0,0:15:28.30,0:15:29.40,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that God had laid down Dialogue: 0,0:15:29.40,0:15:30.44,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,for them, boundaries, Dialogue: 0,0:15:30.44,0:15:32.64,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,these very strong boundaries,\Ntough boundaries. Dialogue: 0,0:15:32.64,0:15:33.70,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And they, one by one, Dialogue: 0,0:15:33.70,0:15:34.85,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,rejected all of them, Dialogue: 0,0:15:34.85,0:15:38.04,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and you can see how all these things Dialogue: 0,0:15:38.04,0:15:40.09,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that would have protected them Dialogue: 0,0:15:40.09,0:15:41.83,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,ended up leading to destruction, Dialogue: 0,0:15:41.83,0:15:43.78,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and then God sent all these prophets. Dialogue: 0,0:15:43.78,0:15:48.06,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And so it's very clear, Dialogue: 0,0:15:48.06,0:15:50.07,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,both their guilt but also how much Dialogue: 0,0:15:50.07,0:15:51.32,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,God has pursued them Dialogue: 0,0:15:51.32,0:15:53.26,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and tried to win them back Dialogue: 0,0:15:53.26,0:15:54.74,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and cried out to them, Dialogue: 0,0:15:54.74,0:15:57.32,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and they didn't accept it for years. Dialogue: 0,0:15:57.32,0:15:58.23,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Jason) Pedro. Dialogue: 0,0:15:58.24,0:16:00.72,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Pedro) One thing we might not realize\Nin some ways, Dialogue: 0,0:16:00.72,0:16:02.65,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,even though this is in the middle Dialogue: 0,0:16:02.65,0:16:03.69,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,of the Old Testament, Dialogue: 0,0:16:03.69,0:16:05.04,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,this is basically at the end Dialogue: 0,0:16:05.04,0:16:06.60,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,of the story of what's happening Dialogue: 0,0:16:06.60,0:16:08.45,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,because the prophets come afterward, Dialogue: 0,0:16:08.45,0:16:10.62,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,which are basically the prophets Dialogue: 0,0:16:10.62,0:16:12.35,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that came before this time Dialogue: 0,0:16:12.35,0:16:14.42,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,telling them to stop doing\Nthe wrong things, Dialogue: 0,0:16:14.42,0:16:16.17,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,stop doing the wrong things. Dialogue: 0,0:16:16.17,0:16:17.56,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And the prophets are speaking Dialogue: 0,0:16:17.56,0:16:19.02,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,through the time of the kings, Dialogue: 0,0:16:19.02,0:16:21.24,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and we saw that the majority of the kings Dialogue: 0,0:16:21.24,0:16:23.22,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,were rebellious kings. Dialogue: 0,0:16:23.22,0:16:25.56,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And at this time, God, Dialogue: 0,0:16:25.56,0:16:27.06,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,after the 70 years they were Dialogue: 0,0:16:27.06,0:16:28.88,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,in captivity in Babylon, Dialogue: 0,0:16:28.88,0:16:30.67,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,they came back; God blessed them Dialogue: 0,0:16:30.67,0:16:33.48,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,to rebuild the walls, rebuild the temple. Dialogue: 0,0:16:33.48,0:16:34.88,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And they're saying, "We don't Dialogue: 0,0:16:34.88,0:16:36.81,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,want to fall into the same problem. Dialogue: 0,0:16:36.81,0:16:38.65,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,We want to get right with God." Dialogue: 0,0:16:38.65,0:16:40.50,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And the best way to get right with God Dialogue: 0,0:16:40.50,0:16:43.02,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,is to know what you're doing wrong. Dialogue: 0,0:16:43.02,0:16:44.45,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And the only way you can do it Dialogue: 0,0:16:44.45,0:16:46.83,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,is through going to the Law of God\Nand to His Word. Dialogue: 0,0:16:46.83,0:16:48.10,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Jason) Amen. Now verse 2 Dialogue: 0,0:16:48.10,0:16:49.86,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,has this interesting statement. Dialogue: 0,0:16:49.86,0:16:51.32,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Stephanie's version said Dialogue: 0,0:16:51.32,0:16:55.04,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,something about separating themselves\Nfrom strangers. Dialogue: 0,0:16:55.04,0:16:58.35,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Other versions may even say "foreigners." Dialogue: 0,0:16:58.35,0:16:59.47,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,What is this all about? Dialogue: 0,0:16:59.47,0:17:00.56,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,What's going on here? Dialogue: 0,0:17:00.56,0:17:02.41,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I mean, there had been a reference Dialogue: 0,0:17:02.41,0:17:03.35,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that Jonathan made, Dialogue: 0,0:17:03.35,0:17:04.83,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,something about, you know, Dialogue: 0,0:17:04.83,0:17:09.47,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,marrying other people and worship. Dialogue: 0,0:17:09.47,0:17:10.58,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,What's going on here, Dialogue: 0,0:17:10.58,0:17:15.26,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,because wouldn't it be fair to say Dialogue: 0,0:17:15.26,0:17:17.38,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that shouldn't everyone come\Nto worship God? Dialogue: 0,0:17:17.38,0:17:19.66,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Shouldn't they invite the foreigners, Dialogue: 0,0:17:19.66,0:17:21.30,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,the strangers, to worship God? Dialogue: 0,0:17:21.30,0:17:26.71,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,So, why are they separating themselves,\Nthe lineage? Puia. Dialogue: 0,0:17:26.71,0:17:28.03,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Puia) Of course, everyone Dialogue: 0,0:17:28.03,0:17:29.65,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,is welcome to worship God, Dialogue: 0,0:17:29.65,0:17:31.76,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,but in this context, it seems like Dialogue: 0,0:17:31.76,0:17:33.62,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,they have acknowledged the fact Dialogue: 0,0:17:33.62,0:17:36.03,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that the reason why they were exiled Dialogue: 0,0:17:36.03,0:17:38.96,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,was because their nation\Nturned against God. Dialogue: 0,0:17:38.96,0:17:41.47,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And so, in this context, in this verse, Dialogue: 0,0:17:41.47,0:17:43.49,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,we are seeing that they have Dialogue: 0,0:17:43.49,0:17:46.40,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,accepted the fact that it was their sin, Dialogue: 0,0:17:46.40,0:17:48.28,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,not the foreigners' sin. Dialogue: 0,0:17:48.28,0:17:49.55,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,It was their nation's sin. Dialogue: 0,0:17:49.55,0:17:51.47,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And what's interesting here Dialogue: 0,0:17:51.47,0:17:53.30,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,is that they could have complained Dialogue: 0,0:17:53.30,0:17:54.67,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and said, "Well, you know, Dialogue: 0,0:17:54.67,0:17:56.55,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,the people who sinned were our parents, Dialogue: 0,0:17:56.55,0:17:58.04,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,our grandparents; it's not us," Dialogue: 0,0:17:58.04,0:18:00.02,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,because the people who actually came back Dialogue: 0,0:18:00.02,0:18:02.40,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,probably were born into captivity. Dialogue: 0,0:18:02.40,0:18:04.10,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,But yet they were not saying Dialogue: 0,0:18:04.10,0:18:05.77,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that it was a sin of someone else, Dialogue: 0,0:18:05.77,0:18:07.51,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,but they accepted that it was Dialogue: 0,0:18:07.51,0:18:10.14,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,a corporate sin as the nation. Dialogue: 0,0:18:10.14,0:18:11.23,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Jason) Jonathan, yes. Dialogue: 0,0:18:11.23,0:18:12.47,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Jonathan) I was thinking, Dialogue: 0,0:18:12.47,0:18:13.76,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,in the book of Deuteronomy; Dialogue: 0,0:18:13.76,0:18:16.67,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,it actually explains why God Dialogue: 0,0:18:16.67,0:18:18.00,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,kicked these people out, Dialogue: 0,0:18:18.00,0:18:20.60,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I mean, like, some terrible things. Dialogue: 0,0:18:20.60,0:18:22.38,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,It's sad to look and see, that, okay, Dialogue: 0,0:18:22.38,0:18:26.91,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,God had to let some whole tribes\Nand stuff go, Dialogue: 0,0:18:26.91,0:18:28.52,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,but He very clearly warned them Dialogue: 0,0:18:28.52,0:18:31.42,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that, "It was because of these things Dialogue: 0,0:18:31.42,0:18:33.28,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that I had to kick them out, Dialogue: 0,0:18:33.28,0:18:35.64,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and if you do them," Dialogue: 0,0:18:35.64,0:18:37.70,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,which the Israelites ended up doing Dialogue: 0,0:18:37.70,0:18:38.97,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,many of those same things, Dialogue: 0,0:18:38.97,0:18:40.50,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and so that's part of the reason Dialogue: 0,0:18:40.50,0:18:41.54,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that now they've been Dialogue: 0,0:18:41.54,0:18:42.71,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,sent off to Babylon. Dialogue: 0,0:18:42.71,0:18:45.01,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Jason) All right, so we have\Nsome context here, Dialogue: 0,0:18:45.01,0:18:47.55,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and in the end of this section, Dialogue: 0,0:18:47.55,0:18:48.75,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,there was a statement Dialogue: 0,0:18:48.75,0:18:51.60,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,about a fourth of a day or something, Dialogue: 0,0:18:51.60,0:18:52.96,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and a fourth of day. Dialogue: 0,0:18:52.96,0:18:54.81,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Someone want to do some math for me Dialogue: 0,0:18:54.81,0:18:56.09,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,about what's going on Dialogue: 0,0:18:56.09,0:18:58.72,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and what happened specifically here? Dialogue: 0,0:18:58.72,0:19:00.45,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Pedro, you've got the math. Dialogue: 0,0:19:00.45,0:19:01.78,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Pedro) Well, we sometimes, Dialogue: 0,0:19:01.78,0:19:04.38,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,we look into the hours Dialogue: 0,0:19:04.38,0:19:05.34,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that they looked at. Dialogue: 0,0:19:05.34,0:19:07.76,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,It was three and three hours, Dialogue: 0,0:19:07.76,0:19:09.76,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,so, every three hours Dialogue: 0,0:19:09.76,0:19:11.42,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,is a section of their day. Dialogue: 0,0:19:11.42,0:19:13.24,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,If you look in the New Testament, Dialogue: 0,0:19:13.24,0:19:16.46,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,you see a parable that Jesus talks about. Dialogue: 0,0:19:16.46,0:19:18.44,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,They come early at the sixth hour, Dialogue: 0,0:19:18.44,0:19:21.61,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,the third hour, you know,\Nthe eleventh hour, Dialogue: 0,0:19:21.61,0:19:23.00,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and it's their labor [time], Dialogue: 0,0:19:23.00,0:19:25.05,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,the point that they start working, Dialogue: 0,0:19:25.05,0:19:27.96,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,at sunrise all the way to the time\Nof the sunset. Dialogue: 0,0:19:27.96,0:19:29.59,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Jason) All right. Yes, Jonathan. Dialogue: 0,0:19:29.59,0:19:34.12,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Jonathan) Just thinking about,\Nin verse 2, Dialogue: 0,0:19:34.12,0:19:36.52,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and I think those strangers, Dialogue: 0,0:19:36.52,0:19:38.49,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,they represent more than just people. Dialogue: 0,0:19:38.49,0:19:40.66,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,We think about people, "Okay, Dialogue: 0,0:19:40.66,0:19:43.56,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,we have to separate in order to seek God." Dialogue: 0,0:19:43.56,0:19:44.91,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And I think they represented Dialogue: 0,0:19:44.91,0:19:46.72,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,also certain spiritual elements Dialogue: 0,0:19:46.72,0:19:52.19,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that prevented them from repenting. Dialogue: 0,0:19:52.19,0:19:54.64,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,So, that's the way I look at it. Dialogue: 0,0:19:54.64,0:19:57.32,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,It is not just about separating\Nfrom actual people Dialogue: 0,0:19:57.32,0:19:59.98,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,because God loves everybody. Dialogue: 0,0:19:59.98,0:20:02.76,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,It is about separating ourselves Dialogue: 0,0:20:02.76,0:20:06.60,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,from those things that keep us\Nfrom repenting. Dialogue: 0,0:20:06.60,0:20:07.95,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Jason) So, it's not so much Dialogue: 0,0:20:07.95,0:20:10.04,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,about discrimination against others Dialogue: 0,0:20:10.04,0:20:12.07,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,but rather, putting yourselves in a place Dialogue: 0,0:20:12.07,0:20:13.42,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,so that we can allow Dialogue: 0,0:20:13.42,0:20:15.58,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,the Holy Spirit to work with us. Dialogue: 0,0:20:15.58,0:20:17.26,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And then, as you see, after this Dialogue: 0,0:20:17.26,0:20:20.14,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,they have, as now Pedro has informed us, Dialogue: 0,0:20:20.14,0:20:23.06,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,three hours of a praise service Dialogue: 0,0:20:23.06,0:20:26.52,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and three hours of confession and worship. Dialogue: 0,0:20:26.52,0:20:27.98,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,What do you think about that? Dialogue: 0,0:20:27.98,0:20:29.05,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Because I'll just say Dialogue: 0,0:20:29.05,0:20:30.40,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that when I first read this, Dialogue: 0,0:20:30.40,0:20:31.97,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I was like, "Wow." Dialogue: 0,0:20:31.97,0:20:33.20,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,In my day, I have a lot Dialogue: 0,0:20:33.20,0:20:36.11,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,of things I have to do; I need to eat. Dialogue: 0,0:20:36.11,0:20:37.86,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,If you're a family, you might need Dialogue: 0,0:20:37.86,0:20:39.86,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,to, you know, take care of your kids. Dialogue: 0,0:20:39.86,0:20:41.32,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,If you're a student, you might Dialogue: 0,0:20:41.32,0:20:42.64,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,need to do education. Dialogue: 0,0:20:42.64,0:20:43.90,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,So, what is this...Is this Dialogue: 0,0:20:43.90,0:20:45.90,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,a little radical, spending all this time? Dialogue: 0,0:20:45.90,0:20:47.98,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Heide, I see you've got a thought on this. Dialogue: 0,0:20:47.98,0:20:49.38,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Heide) It doesn't sound like Dialogue: 0,0:20:49.38,0:20:51.36,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,this is something that they do every day. Dialogue: 0,0:20:51.36,0:20:53.96,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,It sounds like they selected\Na specific date, Dialogue: 0,0:20:53.96,0:20:55.69,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and they were like, "For this day, Dialogue: 0,0:20:55.69,0:20:58.35,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,we're going to do this," you know? Dialogue: 0,0:20:58.35,0:21:00.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And I just was so impressed by that, Dialogue: 0,0:21:00.99,0:21:02.37,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,because I was also like you. Dialogue: 0,0:21:02.37,0:21:06.40,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I was, like, "Whoa! That is a long time!" Dialogue: 0,0:21:06.40,0:21:08.77,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,But I was just thinking how we spend, Dialogue: 0,0:21:08.77,0:21:10.66,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,not only every day in our lives, Dialogue: 0,0:21:10.66,0:21:12.91,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,we're in such a fast-paced world, Dialogue: 0,0:21:12.91,0:21:14.77,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that everything is constant, Dialogue: 0,0:21:14.77,0:21:17.33,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,like time, we're always running\Nagainst time, Dialogue: 0,0:21:17.33,0:21:18.55,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,but even on the Sabbath, Dialogue: 0,0:21:18.55,0:21:20.22,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I was stopping and reflecting, Dialogue: 0,0:21:20.22,0:21:22.42,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,sometimes, even for good things, Dialogue: 0,0:21:22.42,0:21:23.86,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,we're involved in ministries, Dialogue: 0,0:21:23.86,0:21:25.25,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and we're so busy - Dialogue: 0,0:21:25.25,0:21:27.80,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,"I have to go to this meeting, Dialogue: 0,0:21:27.80,0:21:28.83,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and then I have to go Dialogue: 0,0:21:28.83,0:21:30.17,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and help with this program," Dialogue: 0,0:21:30.17,0:21:32.84,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,or help with this - that we don't Dialogue: 0,0:21:32.84,0:21:34.46,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,have the time to stop and do this. Dialogue: 0,0:21:34.46,0:21:36.28,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And I saw how important it is Dialogue: 0,0:21:36.28,0:21:38.97,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that God wants me to stop, Dialogue: 0,0:21:38.97,0:21:41.84,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and [He] says, "Get into My Word, Dialogue: 0,0:21:41.84,0:21:44.48,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,removing the factor of time." Dialogue: 0,0:21:44.48,0:21:47.68,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And then stop and meditate on that Dialogue: 0,0:21:47.68,0:21:49.45,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and say, "God, what do You Dialogue: 0,0:21:49.45,0:21:51.61,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,want me to learn from this?" Dialogue: 0,0:21:51.61,0:21:54.38,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,like someone said in a previous lesson, Dialogue: 0,0:21:54.38,0:21:56.10,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and how can I apply it? Dialogue: 0,0:21:56.10,0:21:57.27,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,You know, what things Dialogue: 0,0:21:57.27,0:22:00.13,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,are hindering me from doing this? Dialogue: 0,0:22:00.13,0:22:04.14,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And I'm going to maybe try to do this. Dialogue: 0,0:22:04.14,0:22:05.67,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,But I just saw that, and I was Dialogue: 0,0:22:05.67,0:22:07.53,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,so impressed by it. Dialogue: 0,0:22:07.53,0:22:10.13,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Jason) Wow, that's convicting,\Nright there. Dialogue: 0,0:22:10.13,0:22:11.67,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Ranela, you have some thoughts. Dialogue: 0,0:22:11.67,0:22:13.60,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Ranela) I was just thinking of the fact Dialogue: 0,0:22:13.60,0:22:14.88,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that they haven't... Dialogue: 0,0:22:14.88,0:22:16.53,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,This is really good for them to do Dialogue: 0,0:22:16.53,0:22:18.73,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,because they haven't had this reading Dialogue: 0,0:22:18.73,0:22:20.07,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and this understanding Dialogue: 0,0:22:20.07,0:22:23.23,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,of the Word of God for many years. Dialogue: 0,0:22:23.23,0:22:24.80,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And so, it's interesting Dialogue: 0,0:22:24.80,0:22:27.66,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,because they're kind of coming\Nout of captivity, Dialogue: 0,0:22:27.66,0:22:30.01,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,coming out of all the other ideologies Dialogue: 0,0:22:30.01,0:22:31.93,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that they've been, you know, Dialogue: 0,0:22:31.93,0:22:33.22,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that have surrounded them. Dialogue: 0,0:22:33.22,0:22:34.81,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And now God is kind of trying Dialogue: 0,0:22:34.81,0:22:36.24,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,to wipe the slate clean Dialogue: 0,0:22:36.24,0:22:39.15,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and show them what the truth is,\Nremind them again. Dialogue: 0,0:22:39.15,0:22:41.80,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And it just kind of, to make it practical, Dialogue: 0,0:22:41.80,0:22:46.33,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I think especially for those\Nthat are watching, Dialogue: 0,0:22:46.33,0:22:48.43,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,if this is kind of the first time Dialogue: 0,0:22:48.43,0:22:50.36,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,you're starting to understand the Bible, Dialogue: 0,0:22:50.36,0:22:52.07,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,it is so important to spend Dialogue: 0,0:22:52.07,0:22:54.25,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,a lot of time familiarizing yourself, Dialogue: 0,0:22:54.25,0:22:56.75,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,understanding the whole picture\Nand everything. Dialogue: 0,0:22:56.75,0:22:58.44,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,It helps to understand the Bible Dialogue: 0,0:22:58.44,0:22:59.46,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,as you keep going. Dialogue: 0,0:22:59.46,0:23:00.83,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,But, yeah, it's interesting; Dialogue: 0,0:23:00.83,0:23:02.91,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,they didn't have a background\Nat that point. Dialogue: 0,0:23:02.91,0:23:03.74,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Jason) Jonathan. Dialogue: 0,0:23:03.74,0:23:04.91,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Jonathan) Just thinking Dialogue: 0,0:23:04.91,0:23:05.95,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,about how many hours Dialogue: 0,0:23:05.95,0:23:08.28,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,they were spending over there in worship. Dialogue: 0,0:23:08.28,0:23:10.08,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,They didn't have AC; Dialogue: 0,0:23:10.08,0:23:12.30,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,they were not comfortable. Dialogue: 0,0:23:12.30,0:23:14.78,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,But we have to think Dialogue: 0,0:23:14.78,0:23:18.24,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,there are some moments in our lives Dialogue: 0,0:23:18.24,0:23:21.80,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,where we need those dramatic activities\Nwith God, Dialogue: 0,0:23:21.80,0:23:23.63,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,dramatic moments with God, Dialogue: 0,0:23:23.63,0:23:25.88,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,in order to make a dramatic change. Dialogue: 0,0:23:25.88,0:23:28.56,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,They were in a very pivotal moment. Dialogue: 0,0:23:28.56,0:23:31.32,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,They were coming back Dialogue: 0,0:23:31.32,0:23:32.37,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,from their captivity, Dialogue: 0,0:23:32.37,0:23:34.89,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and they wanted to make changes. Dialogue: 0,0:23:34.89,0:23:37.92,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,So, we need to make a special... Dialogue: 0,0:23:37.92,0:23:40.80,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,to set apart special moments for God Dialogue: 0,0:23:40.80,0:23:46.29,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,when we want to make important changes. Dialogue: 0,0:23:46.29,0:23:48.30,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Jason) One of the most dramatic things Dialogue: 0,0:23:48.30,0:23:49.91,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I saw in here was this idea Dialogue: 0,0:23:49.91,0:23:52.40,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,of the group coming together Dialogue: 0,0:23:52.40,0:23:54.20,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and doing this confession. Dialogue: 0,0:23:54.20,0:23:56.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,There's a phrase, "corporate repentance." Dialogue: 0,0:23:56.99,0:23:59.03,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Have you heard of that phrase before? Dialogue: 0,0:23:59.03,0:24:00.86,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,That seems like that's Dialogue: 0,0:24:00.86,0:24:02.39,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,what's going on here, Dialogue: 0,0:24:02.39,0:24:04.37,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and I'm just curious, Dialogue: 0,0:24:04.37,0:24:06.86,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,what do you think of this idea Dialogue: 0,0:24:06.86,0:24:08.81,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,of corporate repentance Dialogue: 0,0:24:08.81,0:24:10.41,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that you see here in Nehemiah? Dialogue: 0,0:24:10.41,0:24:11.71,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Someone on the team, Pedro, Dialogue: 0,0:24:11.71,0:24:12.83,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,you have a thought. Dialogue: 0,0:24:12.83,0:24:14.01,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Pedro) Looking at this, Dialogue: 0,0:24:14.01,0:24:15.71,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I think this cannot happen Dialogue: 0,0:24:15.71,0:24:18.08,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,if it doesn't happen personally. Dialogue: 0,0:24:18.08,0:24:20.28,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,If you're not able to do that Dialogue: 0,0:24:20.28,0:24:23.62,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,in a point of one-on-one, Dialogue: 0,0:24:23.62,0:24:24.94,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,you're not going to be able Dialogue: 0,0:24:24.94,0:24:27.34,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,to come into a group of people\Nand expose yourself. Dialogue: 0,0:24:27.34,0:24:28.54,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And I want to share Dialogue: 0,0:24:28.54,0:24:29.71,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,a little testimony here. Dialogue: 0,0:24:29.71,0:24:31.24,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,For many years...You know, Dialogue: 0,0:24:31.24,0:24:33.36,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I have five siblings, Dialogue: 0,0:24:33.36,0:24:35.08,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and for a season of time Dialogue: 0,0:24:35.08,0:24:37.27,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I had a problem with my older brother Dialogue: 0,0:24:37.27,0:24:38.95,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,because, for the same reason Dialogue: 0,0:24:38.95,0:24:40.15,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,we see here in the text. Dialogue: 0,0:24:40.15,0:24:42.78,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,It's interesting that it fits well with me Dialogue: 0,0:24:42.78,0:24:45.04,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,because he was being a person Dialogue: 0,0:24:45.04,0:24:47.56,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that was taking me away from God. Dialogue: 0,0:24:47.56,0:24:48.79,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And my wife brought to me, Dialogue: 0,0:24:48.79,0:24:50.67,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,"You see, the things that you're doing, Dialogue: 0,0:24:50.67,0:24:52.92,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,it's like the same things\Nyour brother is doing. Dialogue: 0,0:24:52.92,0:24:54.51,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,He's not uplifting you for God, Dialogue: 0,0:24:54.51,0:24:56.63,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,but he's taking you away from God." Dialogue: 0,0:24:56.63,0:24:58.43,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And I restrained myself from him Dialogue: 0,0:24:58.43,0:25:00.04,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,for a period of time, Dialogue: 0,0:25:00.04,0:25:02.42,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and I did that in a harsh way. Dialogue: 0,0:25:02.42,0:25:05.81,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And I said, "Well, I noticed that..." Dialogue: 0,0:25:05.81,0:25:08.39,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I didn't want to confront him\Nat that moment, Dialogue: 0,0:25:08.39,0:25:10.36,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,but later on I came to him, Dialogue: 0,0:25:10.36,0:25:11.68,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and we had a conversation. Dialogue: 0,0:25:11.68,0:25:13.77,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And I believe it was not something Dialogue: 0,0:25:13.77,0:25:15.32,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I could say, "You know, brother, Dialogue: 0,0:25:15.32,0:25:17.69,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,we haven't talked for six months, Dialogue: 0,0:25:17.69,0:25:19.69,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,forgive me, and have a good day." Dialogue: 0,0:25:19.69,0:25:21.92,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,No, we had to take time to reconcile. Dialogue: 0,0:25:21.92,0:25:23.79,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,It was a moment of reflection Dialogue: 0,0:25:23.79,0:25:24.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and a moment of talk. Dialogue: 0,0:25:24.99,0:25:26.05,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And since the moment Dialogue: 0,0:25:26.05,0:25:27.41,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that I had to explain to him Dialogue: 0,0:25:27.41,0:25:30.32,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,what was happening, why I had to do Dialogue: 0,0:25:30.32,0:25:31.74,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,the things that I did. Dialogue: 0,0:25:31.74,0:25:34.64,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And he realized, and he thanked me for it. Dialogue: 0,0:25:34.64,0:25:37.32,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And it was a good time of reconciliation. Dialogue: 0,0:25:37.32,0:25:39.07,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And I believe we can do that Dialogue: 0,0:25:39.07,0:25:41.46,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,if we are experiencing Dialogue: 0,0:25:41.46,0:25:44.40,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,those reconciliations on a daily basis. Dialogue: 0,0:25:44.40,0:25:45.30,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Jason) Puia. Dialogue: 0,0:25:45.30,0:25:46.32,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Puia) We're looking Dialogue: 0,0:25:46.32,0:25:50.44,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,at a corporate repentance happening here, Dialogue: 0,0:25:50.44,0:25:52.31,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and I think there is power Dialogue: 0,0:25:52.31,0:25:54.75,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,in coming together as a group. Dialogue: 0,0:25:54.75,0:25:58.40,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,See, when we see our friends repenting, Dialogue: 0,0:25:58.40,0:26:01.01,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,in some way, it influences our thoughts, Dialogue: 0,0:26:01.01,0:26:02.46,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and it's like, "Oh, my friend Dialogue: 0,0:26:02.46,0:26:03.64,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,is repenting to God," Dialogue: 0,0:26:03.64,0:26:05.81,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and that in some way motivates us Dialogue: 0,0:26:05.81,0:26:08.49,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,or gives us more reason Dialogue: 0,0:26:08.49,0:26:10.93,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,to also do likewise. Dialogue: 0,0:26:10.93,0:26:14.91,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,You know, negativity can spread\Nvery quickly, Dialogue: 0,0:26:14.91,0:26:15.92,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and in the same way, Dialogue: 0,0:26:15.92,0:26:17.87,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,positivity can also spread Dialogue: 0,0:26:17.87,0:26:20.40,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,when we come together as a group. Dialogue: 0,0:26:20.40,0:26:21.39,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Jason) Jonathan. Dialogue: 0,0:26:21.39,0:26:23.00,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Jonathan) I think there's a time Dialogue: 0,0:26:23.00,0:26:24.44,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,when decisions are made Dialogue: 0,0:26:24.44,0:26:27.07,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,at a level where it's the whole body Dialogue: 0,0:26:27.07,0:26:28.25,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,making the decision. Dialogue: 0,0:26:28.25,0:26:29.74,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I mean, it wasn't just the fact Dialogue: 0,0:26:29.74,0:26:31.82,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that one person worshiped other gods; Dialogue: 0,0:26:31.82,0:26:34.55,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,it's the fact that leader after leader Dialogue: 0,0:26:34.55,0:26:37.09,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,after leader rejected the prophets Dialogue: 0,0:26:37.09,0:26:39.77,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and rejected the warnings Dialogue: 0,0:26:39.77,0:26:44.55,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and outright called people\Nto worship Baal. Dialogue: 0,0:26:44.55,0:26:49.87,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,So when it is a communal decision, Dialogue: 0,0:26:49.87,0:26:52.24,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,the community should probably also make Dialogue: 0,0:26:52.24,0:26:53.98,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,a communal saying, "Okay, Dialogue: 0,0:26:53.98,0:26:55.65,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,it looks like we did not do Dialogue: 0,0:26:55.65,0:26:57.05,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,what we should have." Dialogue: 0,0:26:57.05,0:26:58.14,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Jason) Now, this idea Dialogue: 0,0:26:58.14,0:26:59.30,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,of corporate repentance, Dialogue: 0,0:26:59.30,0:27:00.75,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,we've talked about it now here Dialogue: 0,0:27:00.75,0:27:02.35,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,in the context of Nehemiah's day, Dialogue: 0,0:27:02.35,0:27:04.14,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,but for...and I come Dialogue: 0,0:27:04.14,0:27:05.95,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,from the United States, from the West, Dialogue: 0,0:27:05.95,0:27:07.79,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,from a Western individualist mindset, Dialogue: 0,0:27:07.79,0:27:09.04,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,this is kind of foreign Dialogue: 0,0:27:09.04,0:27:10.55,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,because we have this idea, Dialogue: 0,0:27:10.55,0:27:13.31,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,"Well, you have your sin; I have my sin. Dialogue: 0,0:27:13.31,0:27:15.38,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,You go talk with God about your issue, Dialogue: 0,0:27:15.38,0:27:17.94,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and I go talk with God about my issue." Dialogue: 0,0:27:17.94,0:27:19.67,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,But is there something we can learn Dialogue: 0,0:27:19.67,0:27:21.08,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,from this experience Dialogue: 0,0:27:21.08,0:27:23.08,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that could apply for us today? Travis. Dialogue: 0,0:27:23.08,0:27:24.31,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Travis) As I'm listening Dialogue: 0,0:27:24.31,0:27:26.89,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,to everybody discussing this, Dialogue: 0,0:27:26.89,0:27:28.81,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,there's a precursor Dialogue: 0,0:27:28.81,0:27:30.21,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,to corporate repentance Dialogue: 0,0:27:30.21,0:27:33.74,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and that's recognizing corporate need. Dialogue: 0,0:27:33.74,0:27:37.03,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And so, when we, as a body, Dialogue: 0,0:27:37.03,0:27:39.76,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,recognize corporately our condition, Dialogue: 0,0:27:39.76,0:27:41.21,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,the Bible says, "Blessed are Dialogue: 0,0:27:41.21,0:27:42.56,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,the poor in spirit, Dialogue: 0,0:27:42.56,0:27:44.33,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,for theirs is the kingdom of Heaven." Dialogue: 0,0:27:44.33,0:27:45.84,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,When we recognize our need, Dialogue: 0,0:27:45.84,0:27:49.80,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and we come to Jesus beating our chests Dialogue: 0,0:27:49.80,0:27:51.63,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and saying, "Lord, have mercy on me," Dialogue: 0,0:27:51.63,0:27:53.90,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,corporately God will pour His blessings Dialogue: 0,0:27:53.90,0:27:55.16,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,out on the church. Dialogue: 0,0:27:55.16,0:27:56.43,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Jason) Amen. Stephanie. Dialogue: 0,0:27:56.43,0:27:58.64,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Stephanie) I actually see these verses Dialogue: 0,0:27:58.64,0:28:01.81,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,as revival and reformation Dialogue: 0,0:28:01.81,0:28:04.58,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,of this group of individuals. Dialogue: 0,0:28:04.58,0:28:07.13,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And I think that even our churches, Dialogue: 0,0:28:07.13,0:28:09.62,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,we need that revival and reformation. Dialogue: 0,0:28:09.62,0:28:12.05,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And in order for that to happen, we need Dialogue: 0,0:28:12.05,0:28:14.93,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that personal revival in our lives. Dialogue: 0,0:28:14.93,0:28:16.81,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,but then, when that happens, Dialogue: 0,0:28:16.81,0:28:20.17,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,we're a safe place to bring others in Dialogue: 0,0:28:20.17,0:28:23.76,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and give them the blessings Dialogue: 0,0:28:23.76,0:28:27.17,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that we've experienced from our time. Dialogue: 0,0:28:27.17,0:28:29.08,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Jason) Amen. We have to move on, Dialogue: 0,0:28:29.08,0:28:30.36,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and we need to read Dialogue: 0,0:28:30.36,0:28:32.10,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,further on in the story, Dialogue: 0,0:28:32.10,0:28:34.58,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and I'd like to ask Nancy Dialogue: 0,0:28:34.58,0:28:36.02,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,if you would read for us Dialogue: 0,0:28:36.02,0:28:39.78,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Nehemiah, chapter 9, verses 5 and 6. Dialogue: 0,0:28:39.78,0:28:42.16,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And with verse 5, just read\Nthe second part. Dialogue: 0,0:28:42.16,0:28:43.81,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,There's a list of all these names, Dialogue: 0,0:28:43.81,0:28:45.89,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and there are some statements\Nthat are said, Dialogue: 0,0:28:45.89,0:28:47.29,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,so just read the part Dialogue: 0,0:28:47.29,0:28:48.89,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,beyond the names in verse 5, Dialogue: 0,0:28:48.89,0:28:50.84,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and then also read verse 6. Dialogue: 0,0:28:50.84,0:28:52.22,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Nancy) Okay, and I'm reading Dialogue: 0,0:28:52.22,0:28:53.79,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,from the New King James Version: Dialogue: 0,0:29:22.50,0:29:23.55,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Jason) Wow. Amen. Dialogue: 0,0:29:23.55,0:29:25.52,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,So, now we continue a little more Dialogue: 0,0:29:25.52,0:29:27.40,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,into what the content is Dialogue: 0,0:29:27.40,0:29:29.66,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,of how this worship is going along. Dialogue: 0,0:29:29.66,0:29:30.96,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And I'd like to ask someone Dialogue: 0,0:29:30.96,0:29:31.95,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,here on the team, Dialogue: 0,0:29:31.95,0:29:33.34,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,did you see any appeals here? Dialogue: 0,0:29:33.34,0:29:34.29,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,What was the appeal Dialogue: 0,0:29:34.29,0:29:36.13,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that the worship leaders made Dialogue: 0,0:29:36.13,0:29:37.26,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,to the people gathered? Dialogue: 0,0:29:37.26,0:29:38.82,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,What was the request? Stephanie. Dialogue: 0,0:29:38.82,0:29:40.84,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Stephanie) "Stand up and bless the Lord." Dialogue: 0,0:29:40.84,0:29:42.68,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Jason) "Stand up and bless the Lord." Dialogue: 0,0:29:42.68,0:29:44.72,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Now, we say that, but what does that mean? Dialogue: 0,0:29:44.72,0:29:46.87,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Do you physically stand up Dialogue: 0,0:29:46.87,0:29:48.53,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and just wave your hands, Dialogue: 0,0:29:48.53,0:29:49.90,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,or is there something more? Dialogue: 0,0:29:49.90,0:29:53.28,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,What is this idea of, "Stand up\Nand bless the Lord"? Yes, Puia. Dialogue: 0,0:29:53.28,0:29:55.25,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Puia) I think it's more about the heart, Dialogue: 0,0:29:55.25,0:29:57.20,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,more than just the physical standing up. Dialogue: 0,0:29:57.20,0:29:58.42,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I think it also has to do Dialogue: 0,0:29:58.42,0:30:00.66,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,with moving out of your comfort zone. Dialogue: 0,0:30:00.66,0:30:03.55,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,When you're talking about sitting down,\Nit's comfortable. Dialogue: 0,0:30:03.55,0:30:05.68,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,"Stand up," like, "Come up," you know, Dialogue: 0,0:30:05.68,0:30:07.49,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,move out of your comfort zone Dialogue: 0,0:30:07.49,0:30:10.10,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and be willing, open your heart. Dialogue: 0,0:30:10.10,0:30:11.89,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Jason) Move out of your comfort zone Dialogue: 0,0:30:11.89,0:30:13.52,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and open your heart. Yes, Jonathan. Dialogue: 0,0:30:13.52,0:30:15.49,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Jonathan) I'm thinking about the context Dialogue: 0,0:30:15.49,0:30:17.58,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,from which this all emerges, Dialogue: 0,0:30:17.58,0:30:20.69,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and they are coming out of a captivity. Dialogue: 0,0:30:20.69,0:30:23.76,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And to bless the Lord for that, Dialogue: 0,0:30:23.76,0:30:26.87,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I feel like, to bless, Dialogue: 0,0:30:26.87,0:30:28.23,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,we have to bless the Lord Dialogue: 0,0:30:28.23,0:30:38.42,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,even though those external things\Nare not positive. Dialogue: 0,0:30:38.42,0:30:41.26,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I recently lost one of my legs. Dialogue: 0,0:30:41.26,0:30:43.28,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I have a prosthetic leg, Dialogue: 0,0:30:43.28,0:30:46.60,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and whenever people met me, Dialogue: 0,0:30:46.60,0:30:49.18,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,they said, "How can you be so smiley Dialogue: 0,0:30:49.18,0:30:51.29,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,when you have lost a leg?" Dialogue: 0,0:30:51.29,0:30:54.33,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Because while I was in the hospital, Dialogue: 0,0:30:54.33,0:30:58.29,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,one of those who care, Dialogue: 0,0:30:58.29,0:31:01.04,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,one of the nurses said, "I come here Dialogue: 0,0:31:01.04,0:31:03.86,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and I see you smiling always." Dialogue: 0,0:31:03.86,0:31:06.79,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And I said, "Because God is with me,\Nand He's love." Dialogue: 0,0:31:06.79,0:31:08.09,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And she said, "How can you Dialogue: 0,0:31:08.09,0:31:10.03,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,say that God is love? Dialogue: 0,0:31:10.03,0:31:13.04,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,He just allowed you to lose your leg." Dialogue: 0,0:31:13.04,0:31:15.72,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And then I talked to her about God's love, Dialogue: 0,0:31:15.72,0:31:18.15,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and I blessed the Lord. Dialogue: 0,0:31:18.15,0:31:20.62,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Tears came out from her eyes, Dialogue: 0,0:31:20.62,0:31:23.14,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and she said, "You know, I am Dialogue: 0,0:31:23.14,0:31:25.70,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,now working currently in this room, Dialogue: 0,0:31:25.70,0:31:27.28,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,but I came here accidentally Dialogue: 0,0:31:27.28,0:31:29.88,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,because I'm replacing somebody, Dialogue: 0,0:31:29.88,0:31:32.28,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and now I found the reason why\NI came here. Dialogue: 0,0:31:32.28,0:31:34.78,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I was about to give up on God Dialogue: 0,0:31:34.78,0:31:36.74,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,because I lost one Dialogue: 0,0:31:36.74,0:31:40.54,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,of my daughters recently in this room, Dialogue: 0,0:31:40.54,0:31:42.59,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and I couldn't understand God's love. Dialogue: 0,0:31:42.59,0:31:44.78,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I could not praise Him. Dialogue: 0,0:31:44.78,0:31:46.53,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And thank you for sharing that." Dialogue: 0,0:31:46.53,0:31:48.17,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,So I think we have to share God Dialogue: 0,0:31:48.17,0:31:50.50,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and bless God even when the circumstances Dialogue: 0,0:31:50.50,0:31:51.85,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,around are negative. Dialogue: 0,0:31:51.85,0:31:53.44,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And these, well, we see, they are Dialogue: 0,0:31:53.44,0:31:56.72,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,coming out of a very negative experience, Dialogue: 0,0:31:56.72,0:32:00.16,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and yet they are called to bless God. Dialogue: 0,0:32:00.16,0:32:02.29,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Jason) Thank you for sharing that,\NJonathan. Dialogue: 0,0:32:02.29,0:32:03.44,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,So even if we're going Dialogue: 0,0:32:03.44,0:32:05.55,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,through negative or difficult experiences, Dialogue: 0,0:32:05.55,0:32:06.88,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,as we come out of them, Dialogue: 0,0:32:06.88,0:32:08.50,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,even as we're going through them, Dialogue: 0,0:32:08.50,0:32:10.87,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,as in your case, we can stand up, Dialogue: 0,0:32:10.87,0:32:12.64,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,we can bless the Lord, Dialogue: 0,0:32:12.64,0:32:15.29,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,get out of our comfort zone\Nand praise God. Dialogue: 0,0:32:15.29,0:32:18.05,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Now, one big element of praise Dialogue: 0,0:32:18.05,0:32:20.93,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,is this idea of recognizing God\Nas the Creator. Dialogue: 0,0:32:20.93,0:32:23.53,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,So, why is the Creator idea Dialogue: 0,0:32:23.53,0:32:26.08,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,so important, so connected Dialogue: 0,0:32:26.08,0:32:28.76,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,to this idea of praise that we see here, Dialogue: 0,0:32:28.76,0:32:30.52,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,because if you look at this section, Dialogue: 0,0:32:30.52,0:32:32.64,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,there's a lot about the creator.\NYes, Puia. Dialogue: 0,0:32:32.64,0:32:35.22,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Puia) I think when you know your Creator, Dialogue: 0,0:32:35.22,0:32:36.84,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,you know your origin. Dialogue: 0,0:32:36.84,0:32:38.73,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And when you know your origin, Dialogue: 0,0:32:38.73,0:32:40.11,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,you know your destiny, Dialogue: 0,0:32:40.11,0:32:42.15,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,or, somewhat, you know your purpose. Dialogue: 0,0:32:42.15,0:32:45.21,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,See, nowadays in the public school system Dialogue: 0,0:32:45.21,0:32:46.62,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and around the world, Dialogue: 0,0:32:46.62,0:32:47.88,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,students are being taught Dialogue: 0,0:32:47.88,0:32:51.38,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that there's no God, there's no Creator. Dialogue: 0,0:32:51.38,0:32:53.14,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,So, with that worldview, Dialogue: 0,0:32:53.14,0:32:54.30,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,if there is no Creator, Dialogue: 0,0:32:54.30,0:32:57.26,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,my life is just an accident. Dialogue: 0,0:32:57.26,0:32:58.56,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,So, I think it's important Dialogue: 0,0:32:58.56,0:33:00.00,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,to understand here that people Dialogue: 0,0:33:00.00,0:33:01.39,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,are called back to understand Dialogue: 0,0:33:01.39,0:33:03.42,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that God is their Creator, to remind them Dialogue: 0,0:33:03.42,0:33:05.31,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that they have a purpose, Dialogue: 0,0:33:05.31,0:33:07.12,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and they have a reason to live. Dialogue: 0,0:33:07.12,0:33:08.54,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And they have a destiny, Dialogue: 0,0:33:08.54,0:33:11.82,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and it's based on their Creator\Nwho created them. Dialogue: 0,0:33:11.82,0:33:13.15,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Jason) Amen. Stephanie. Dialogue: 0,0:33:13.15,0:33:14.65,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Stephanie) We also recognize Dialogue: 0,0:33:14.65,0:33:16.28,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that the reason we exist Dialogue: 0,0:33:16.28,0:33:18.43,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,is because of Him, Dialogue: 0,0:33:18.43,0:33:22.02,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,both physically and spiritually, Dialogue: 0,0:33:22.02,0:33:24.60,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,because of His forgiveness. Dialogue: 0,0:33:24.60,0:33:25.54,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Jason) Jonathan. Dialogue: 0,0:33:25.54,0:33:26.83,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Jonathan) There is so much Dialogue: 0,0:33:26.83,0:33:28.92,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that is beautiful about God's creation. Dialogue: 0,0:33:28.92,0:33:30.89,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,You go out in nature or someplace, Dialogue: 0,0:33:30.89,0:33:32.66,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and there are waterfalls, et cetera, Dialogue: 0,0:33:32.66,0:33:33.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and you're just overwhelmed. Dialogue: 0,0:33:33.99,0:33:37.15,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And I think that is a right representation Dialogue: 0,0:33:37.15,0:33:40.23,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,of who God is and of His love for us. Dialogue: 0,0:33:40.23,0:33:42.46,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Jason) Now, when it comes to praise, Dialogue: 0,0:33:42.46,0:33:45.26,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,there is a difference, or, I should ask, Dialogue: 0,0:33:45.26,0:33:46.40,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,is there a difference Dialogue: 0,0:33:46.40,0:33:48.24,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,between praising the Lord Dialogue: 0,0:33:48.24,0:33:50.84,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and this idea of in spirit, in truth, Dialogue: 0,0:33:50.84,0:33:52.62,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and praising the Lord Dialogue: 0,0:33:52.62,0:33:55.04,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,with emotionalism and exhibitionism? Dialogue: 0,0:33:55.04,0:33:57.04,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Because there are a lot of different ways Dialogue: 0,0:33:57.04,0:34:01.72,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,we can look like we're praising the Lord, Dialogue: 0,0:34:01.72,0:34:02.83,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,but how can we tell Dialogue: 0,0:34:02.83,0:34:04.81,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,if we're actually praising the Lord? Dialogue: 0,0:34:04.81,0:34:06.84,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Is all apparent praise to the Lord, Dialogue: 0,0:34:06.84,0:34:08.60,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,is it all the same thing? Dialogue: 0,0:34:08.60,0:34:10.83,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Or is there something different?\NYes, Nancy. Dialogue: 0,0:34:10.83,0:34:12.08,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Nancy) It should be based Dialogue: 0,0:34:12.08,0:34:14.61,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,on an understanding of who He is. Dialogue: 0,0:34:14.61,0:34:17.26,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And I think of Job, when He said, Dialogue: 0,0:34:17.26,0:34:18.100,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,you know, all that Job went through, Dialogue: 0,0:34:18.100,0:34:22.24,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and he said, "Though he slay me, Dialogue: 0,0:34:22.24,0:34:24.92,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,yet will I trust Him." Dialogue: 0,0:34:24.92,0:34:29.01,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,So he knew whom he had believed in. Dialogue: 0,0:34:29.01,0:34:31.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,That's ultimate trust. Dialogue: 0,0:34:31.99,0:34:33.08,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Jason) Yes, Jonathan. Dialogue: 0,0:34:33.08,0:34:34.92,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Jonathan) I just say, I think it will Dialogue: 0,0:34:34.92,0:34:36.70,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,look different for different people. Dialogue: 0,0:34:36.70,0:34:39.44,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Jason) Okay, it will look different\Nfor different people. Dialogue: 0,0:34:39.44,0:34:42.69,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Jonathan) Sometimes it can be tempting\Nto try to judge other people, Dialogue: 0,0:34:42.69,0:34:45.47,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,but, I mean, David was dancing around\Nand all this stuff, Dialogue: 0,0:34:45.47,0:34:47.56,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and his wife was like,\N"What are you doing?!" Dialogue: 0,0:34:47.56,0:34:48.72,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,But he was praising God. Dialogue: 0,0:34:48.72,0:34:50.50,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,He wasn't worried about other people. Dialogue: 0,0:34:50.50,0:34:52.04,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,He was just living in the spirit Dialogue: 0,0:34:52.04,0:34:53.21,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and praising God for all Dialogue: 0,0:34:53.21,0:34:54.87,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that He had done and was doing. Dialogue: 0,0:34:54.88,0:34:58.93,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Jason) Travis, you have some thoughts. Dialogue: 0,0:34:58.93,0:35:00.83,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Travis) To worship in spirit and truth Dialogue: 0,0:35:00.83,0:35:03.67,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,is different than just on emotions. Dialogue: 0,0:35:03.67,0:35:05.96,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Part of that is, when we worship, Dialogue: 0,0:35:05.96,0:35:08.27,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,we're praising and we're claiming Dialogue: 0,0:35:08.27,0:35:10.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,the promises of God. Dialogue: 0,0:35:10.99,0:35:13.57,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,When we come to worship God in spirit, Dialogue: 0,0:35:13.57,0:35:15.49,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,we're coming to worship Him Dialogue: 0,0:35:15.49,0:35:18.68,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,with an idea that we can trust Him Dialogue: 0,0:35:18.68,0:35:21.10,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and that His words Dialogue: 0,0:35:21.10,0:35:24.19,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,will not return to us void. Dialogue: 0,0:35:24.19,0:35:25.52,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,When it's emotions, Dialogue: 0,0:35:25.52,0:35:27.33,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,sometimes it's just based on feelings, Dialogue: 0,0:35:27.33,0:35:28.56,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,"Well, I feel good today. Dialogue: 0,0:35:28.56,0:35:29.86,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,The music was loud; Dialogue: 0,0:35:29.86,0:35:31.64,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,the smoke was great in church today, Dialogue: 0,0:35:31.64,0:35:33.98,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and I had a great time." Dialogue: 0,0:35:33.98,0:35:35.96,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,But when the great time is over with, Dialogue: 0,0:35:35.96,0:35:38.30,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,if we've not hid the Word of God\Nin our hearts, Dialogue: 0,0:35:38.30,0:35:39.49,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,if we've not based it Dialogue: 0,0:35:39.50,0:35:43.26,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,on the promises of God and truth,\Nthen it's empty. Dialogue: 0,0:35:43.26,0:35:45.04,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Jason) Now, Jonathan made reference Dialogue: 0,0:35:45.04,0:35:47.22,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,to this idea, some people have a concept Dialogue: 0,0:35:47.22,0:35:48.91,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that, if you're worshiping Dialogue: 0,0:35:48.91,0:35:49.87,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,in spirit and truth, Dialogue: 0,0:35:49.87,0:35:51.64,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,it means a certain format, Dialogue: 0,0:35:51.64,0:35:55.07,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,a certain style of song, a certain, Dialogue: 0,0:35:55.07,0:35:57.02,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,dare I even say, traditional method. Dialogue: 0,0:35:57.02,0:35:58.90,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,But is it possible that one can worship Dialogue: 0,0:35:58.90,0:36:03.20,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,in a very apparently reverent way, Dialogue: 0,0:36:03.20,0:36:05.16,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,very traditional, but yet could that Dialogue: 0,0:36:05.16,0:36:08.07,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,also be emotionalism or exhibitionism? Dialogue: 0,0:36:08.07,0:36:12.82,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Is that also possible, too? Yes, Jonathan. Dialogue: 0,0:36:12.82,0:36:15.06,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Jonathan) Jesus was referring... Dialogue: 0,0:36:15.06,0:36:19.88,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Okay, those words "in spirit and truth" Dialogue: 0,0:36:19.88,0:36:21.35,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,are words spoken by Jesus Dialogue: 0,0:36:21.35,0:36:22.34,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,when He was talking Dialogue: 0,0:36:22.34,0:36:23.94,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,to the Samaritan woman, Dialogue: 0,0:36:23.94,0:36:25.29,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and she was worried because Dialogue: 0,0:36:25.29,0:36:27.15,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,she said, "Your people say that we Dialogue: 0,0:36:27.15,0:36:29.56,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,should worship God in the temple, Dialogue: 0,0:36:29.56,0:36:31.84,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,in the physical temple"; she was focused Dialogue: 0,0:36:31.84,0:36:37.04,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,on the physical activities,\Nreligious activities. Dialogue: 0,0:36:37.04,0:36:40.07,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And I think Jesus was taking her attention Dialogue: 0,0:36:40.07,0:36:42.63,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,from the physical or external activity Dialogue: 0,0:36:42.63,0:36:46.10,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,into the inner experience,\Nthe inner worship. Dialogue: 0,0:36:46.10,0:36:48.62,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And worship in spirit and truth, Dialogue: 0,0:36:48.62,0:36:50.39,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I think, when we talk about truth, Dialogue: 0,0:36:50.39,0:36:51.91,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,we talk about the Word of God. Dialogue: 0,0:36:51.91,0:36:55.48,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,John 17:17 says the Word of God is truth, Dialogue: 0,0:36:55.48,0:36:58.66,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and Jesus also claims, Himself,\Nto be the Truth. Dialogue: 0,0:36:58.66,0:37:02.08,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,So, that inner experience, where we're Dialogue: 0,0:37:02.08,0:37:04.07,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,just worshiping God in the spirit Dialogue: 0,0:37:04.07,0:37:05.69,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,should be regulated by the truth, Dialogue: 0,0:37:05.69,0:37:08.67,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,by the Word of God and example of Jesus. Dialogue: 0,0:37:08.67,0:37:10.12,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Jason) Ranela. Dialogue: 0,0:37:10.12,0:37:11.90,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Ranela) I appreciate what he said, Dialogue: 0,0:37:11.90,0:37:13.21,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and what everyone has said. Dialogue: 0,0:37:13.21,0:37:15.59,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I think that, when it comes\Nto emotionalism, Dialogue: 0,0:37:15.59,0:37:17.74,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,there's nothing wrong with being emotional Dialogue: 0,0:37:17.74,0:37:18.97,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,when we talk about God, Dialogue: 0,0:37:18.97,0:37:19.87,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,when we praise God, Dialogue: 0,0:37:19.87,0:37:20.97,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,when we think of God. Dialogue: 0,0:37:20.97,0:37:22.80,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And I appreciate what Jonathan said. Dialogue: 0,0:37:22.80,0:37:25.52,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,We can't judge someone else, like,\N"Oh, are they being..." Dialogue: 0,0:37:25.52,0:37:27.01,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,like, "Are they being sincere?" Dialogue: 0,0:37:27.01,0:37:29.53,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,"Are they really doing that\Nbased on the Word of God?" Dialogue: 0,0:37:29.53,0:37:31.19,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,We don't know, but the difference, Dialogue: 0,0:37:31.19,0:37:32.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,where it gets into a dangerous place, Dialogue: 0,0:37:32.99,0:37:34.49,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,is when emotion is the {\i1}reason{\i0} Dialogue: 0,0:37:34.49,0:37:36.78,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that you're doing it. Dialogue: 0,0:37:36.78,0:37:39.18,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,It should be the expression Dialogue: 0,0:37:39.18,0:37:40.93,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and not the reason. Dialogue: 0,0:37:40.93,0:37:42.36,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,The reason needs to be based Dialogue: 0,0:37:42.36,0:37:44.53,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,on who God is and on the Word of God. Dialogue: 0,0:37:44.54,0:37:45.40,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Jason) Puia. Dialogue: 0,0:37:45.40,0:37:47.12,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Puia) I also want to make a point Dialogue: 0,0:37:47.12,0:37:48.88,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that there is danger, also, Dialogue: 0,0:37:48.88,0:37:51.98,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,to go to the extreme of emotionalism. Dialogue: 0,0:37:51.98,0:37:53.49,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I think the question is, Dialogue: 0,0:37:53.49,0:37:55.20,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,who is in control? Dialogue: 0,0:37:55.20,0:37:59.39,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Is the Spirit of God in control? Dialogue: 0,0:37:59.39,0:38:01.54,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Some people in some worship forms, Dialogue: 0,0:38:01.54,0:38:05.32,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I know...this is not being\Njudgmental at all, Dialogue: 0,0:38:05.32,0:38:08.11,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,but in some worship forms, Dialogue: 0,0:38:08.11,0:38:12.06,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,people are dragged out of their seats\Nagainst their will, Dialogue: 0,0:38:12.06,0:38:13.80,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and they are forced to dance. Dialogue: 0,0:38:13.80,0:38:15.62,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I've seen them, you know. Dialogue: 0,0:38:15.62,0:38:16.89,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,There are plenty of places Dialogue: 0,0:38:16.89,0:38:19.10,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,where they believe that that's\Nthe Holy Spirit. Dialogue: 0,0:38:19.10,0:38:20.60,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,But I think the Holy Spirit, Dialogue: 0,0:38:20.60,0:38:22.07,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,it's very clear from the Bible Dialogue: 0,0:38:22.07,0:38:24.77,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that the Holy Spirit never forces upon us. Dialogue: 0,0:38:24.77,0:38:26.49,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,So, if in the process Dialogue: 0,0:38:26.49,0:38:27.81,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,of our worshiping God, Dialogue: 0,0:38:27.81,0:38:31.01,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,if some form of force Dialogue: 0,0:38:31.01,0:38:33.92,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,is taking over our own will and decision, Dialogue: 0,0:38:33.92,0:38:36.05,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that's something to be careful of, Dialogue: 0,0:38:36.05,0:38:37.63,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and that's not something from God Dialogue: 0,0:38:37.63,0:38:39.78,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,because God never forces us. Dialogue: 0,0:38:39.78,0:38:42.84,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,God wants us to worship out of our hearts. Dialogue: 0,0:38:42.84,0:38:43.90,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Jason) Yes, Pedro. Dialogue: 0,0:38:43.90,0:38:45.21,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Pedro) It's hard to put Dialogue: 0,0:38:45.21,0:38:46.84,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,worship into a perspective Dialogue: 0,0:38:46.84,0:38:48.03,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,because it's something Dialogue: 0,0:38:48.03,0:38:49.59,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that we experience ourselves Dialogue: 0,0:38:49.59,0:38:51.08,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,in relation to God. Dialogue: 0,0:38:51.08,0:38:54.36,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,But when I look into the boundaries, Dialogue: 0,0:38:54.36,0:38:56.76,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I try to look into the history\Nof marriage. Dialogue: 0,0:38:56.76,0:39:00.02,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,That's the only entity Dialogue: 0,0:39:00.02,0:39:01.50,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that you probably can have Dialogue: 0,0:39:01.50,0:39:02.85,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,as a different relationship Dialogue: 0,0:39:02.85,0:39:05.31,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,of experiencing something with someone. Dialogue: 0,0:39:05.31,0:39:08.100,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And if you're cut and dried, Dialogue: 0,0:39:08.100,0:39:11.35,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,you're not having a relationship\Nwith that person. Dialogue: 0,0:39:11.35,0:39:12.73,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,You can say, "I'm married," Dialogue: 0,0:39:12.73,0:39:15.51,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,but you're just on that ceremonial level Dialogue: 0,0:39:15.51,0:39:18.05,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,where you just do what needs to be done\Nand that's it. Dialogue: 0,0:39:18.05,0:39:20.36,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,But also you cannot be too emotional. Dialogue: 0,0:39:20.36,0:39:21.81,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,You have to have reason. Dialogue: 0,0:39:21.81,0:39:23.24,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,It's that mix, that balance Dialogue: 0,0:39:23.24,0:39:25.72,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,of reason and emotions Dialogue: 0,0:39:25.72,0:39:27.28,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that brings together Dialogue: 0,0:39:27.28,0:39:29.52,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,a full experience of relationship. Dialogue: 0,0:39:29.52,0:39:31.38,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And I think that's the most important. Dialogue: 0,0:39:31.38,0:39:33.06,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Are you experiencing a relationship Dialogue: 0,0:39:33.06,0:39:34.61,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,with God as you worship? Dialogue: 0,0:39:34.61,0:39:36.88,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And are you growing Dialogue: 0,0:39:36.88,0:39:40.21,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,from this marital church in Christ? Dialogue: 0,0:39:40.21,0:39:42.03,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Jason) So, worship involves both Dialogue: 0,0:39:42.03,0:39:46.29,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,the emotional and the rational components,\Nas Pedro said. Dialogue: 0,0:39:46.29,0:39:47.85,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,We need to move on, and we need Dialogue: 0,0:39:47.85,0:39:49.40,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,to look further in the story. Dialogue: 0,0:39:49.40,0:39:50.49,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Jonathan, I would like Dialogue: 0,0:39:50.49,0:39:51.73,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,if you could read for us Dialogue: 0,0:39:51.73,0:39:56.11,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Nehemiah, chapter 9, verses 7 through 15. Dialogue: 0,0:39:56.11,0:39:58.20,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And as we read this, let's see, Dialogue: 0,0:39:58.20,0:40:00.40,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,how do the children of Israel, Dialogue: 0,0:40:00.40,0:40:02.01,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,this group gathered together, Dialogue: 0,0:40:02.01,0:40:03.66,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,how do they worship? Dialogue: 0,0:40:03.66,0:40:04.81,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,What are the statements Dialogue: 0,0:40:04.81,0:40:06.02,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that are made here? Dialogue: 0,0:40:06.02,0:40:07.82,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Jonathan) All right, I'll be reading Dialogue: 0,0:40:07.82,0:40:09.52,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,from the New International Version: Dialogue: 0,0:41:43.17,0:41:45.59,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Jason) Wow, so, what is the story here? Dialogue: 0,0:41:45.59,0:41:48.64,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,What is happening in this prayer? Dialogue: 0,0:41:48.64,0:41:50.56,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Jonathan just read a lot of verses, Dialogue: 0,0:41:50.56,0:41:52.11,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and what are those verses Dialogue: 0,0:41:52.11,0:41:55.03,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,all talking about? Stephanie. Dialogue: 0,0:41:55.03,0:41:56.36,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Stephanie) It's recounting Dialogue: 0,0:41:56.36,0:42:00.30,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,God's faithfulness, each step of the way. Dialogue: 0,0:42:00.31,0:42:01.77,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Jason) Each step, recounting Dialogue: 0,0:42:01.77,0:42:03.32,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,God's faithfulness. Yes, Travis. Dialogue: 0,0:42:03.32,0:42:06.66,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Travis) It's also talking Dialogue: 0,0:42:06.66,0:42:08.71,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,about His power, the power of God. Dialogue: 0,0:42:08.71,0:42:10.38,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Only God can part the Red Sea. Dialogue: 0,0:42:10.38,0:42:11.75,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Prior to this, we talked Dialogue: 0,0:42:11.75,0:42:12.82,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,about their worship, Dialogue: 0,0:42:12.82,0:42:14.65,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,worship Him who made the earth Dialogue: 0,0:42:14.65,0:42:16.09,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and everything that was in it. Dialogue: 0,0:42:16.09,0:42:20.78,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And that was basically leading them Dialogue: 0,0:42:20.78,0:42:22.37,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,back into Sabbath worship, Dialogue: 0,0:42:22.37,0:42:25.56,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,to honoring Him as the Creator. Dialogue: 0,0:42:25.56,0:42:26.75,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Jason) Yes, Nicole. Dialogue: 0,0:42:26.75,0:42:28.78,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Nicole) It also talks\Nabout His authority. Dialogue: 0,0:42:28.78,0:42:29.96,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,"You gave us ordinances. Dialogue: 0,0:42:29.96,0:42:31.98,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,You gave us structure and rules Dialogue: 0,0:42:31.98,0:42:33.28,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that we need as humans." Dialogue: 0,0:42:33.28,0:42:35.06,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And so, He's awesome in that way, Dialogue: 0,0:42:35.06,0:42:36.86,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that He gives us what's good for us Dialogue: 0,0:42:36.86,0:42:39.06,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,because He knows what we need\Nwhen we need it. Dialogue: 0,0:42:39.06,0:42:41.58,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Jason) All right, so, His authority, Dialogue: 0,0:42:41.58,0:42:45.14,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,structure, power, His love. Dialogue: 0,0:42:45.14,0:42:46.46,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Now, let's look through, Dialogue: 0,0:42:46.46,0:42:48.82,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,because there's a specific series Dialogue: 0,0:42:48.82,0:42:51.11,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,of statements that are made Dialogue: 0,0:42:51.11,0:42:54.36,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,in this retelling of God's goodness Dialogue: 0,0:42:54.36,0:42:55.42,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and God's guidance. Dialogue: 0,0:42:55.42,0:42:57.19,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And we're kind of going to see Dialogue: 0,0:42:57.19,0:42:59.14,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,how they play back and forth Dialogue: 0,0:42:59.14,0:43:01.51,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,between what the people are doing Dialogue: 0,0:43:01.51,0:43:02.88,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and what God has done. Dialogue: 0,0:43:02.88,0:43:04.87,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And so, I want to start this. Dialogue: 0,0:43:04.87,0:43:06.79,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Puia, if you could read for us Dialogue: 0,0:43:06.79,0:43:11.59,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Nehemiah, chapter 9, verses 16 and 17. Dialogue: 0,0:43:11.59,0:43:13.03,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And you're going to see here, Dialogue: 0,0:43:13.03,0:43:14.18,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I'm going to ask you, Dialogue: 0,0:43:14.18,0:43:15.63,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,what do the people do? Dialogue: 0,0:43:15.63,0:43:16.98,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,What is God's response? Dialogue: 0,0:43:16.98,0:43:19.60,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,So, 16 and 17, please, and you can read Dialogue: 0,0:43:19.60,0:43:21.78,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,all the full verses there. Dialogue: 0,0:43:21.78,0:43:23.43,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Puia) All right, I'll be reading Dialogue: 0,0:43:23.43,0:43:24.98,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,from the New King James Version: Dialogue: 0,0:43:53.09,0:43:55.19,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Jason) Wow. So, what did the people do? Dialogue: 0,0:43:55.19,0:43:59.34,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,What was their action? Yes, Stephanie. Dialogue: 0,0:43:59.34,0:44:02.12,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Stephanie) Proud, hard, \Ndisobedient, rebellious. Dialogue: 0,0:44:02.12,0:44:04.35,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Jason) Proud, hard, disobedient.\NYes, Pedro. Dialogue: 0,0:44:04.35,0:44:06.72,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Pedro) I like the phrase,\N"hardened their necks." Dialogue: 0,0:44:06.72,0:44:08.27,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,If somebody is calling you, Dialogue: 0,0:44:08.27,0:44:09.71,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,you're just not turning; Dialogue: 0,0:44:09.71,0:44:12.88,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,you're just rejecting to go. Dialogue: 0,0:44:12.88,0:44:14.90,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,You know, somebody is calling\Non this side, Dialogue: 0,0:44:14.90,0:44:16.96,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and I'm turning that way;\NI'm not listening. Dialogue: 0,0:44:16.96,0:44:19.63,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,It's a very offensive way, you know. Dialogue: 0,0:44:19.63,0:44:21.56,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,You're not recognizing God. Dialogue: 0,0:44:21.56,0:44:22.80,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And now they are saying, Dialogue: 0,0:44:22.80,0:44:25.02,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,"We want to recognize You\Nand Your praise." Dialogue: 0,0:44:25.02,0:44:27.26,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Jason) So, they're very offensive\Ntowards God, Dialogue: 0,0:44:27.26,0:44:28.65,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and what is God's response? Dialogue: 0,0:44:28.65,0:44:30.24,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Does He turn His neck back? Dialogue: 0,0:44:30.24,0:44:31.41,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Does He say, "All right, Dialogue: 0,0:44:31.41,0:44:32.70,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I'm done with you"? Nicole. Dialogue: 0,0:44:32.70,0:44:33.91,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Nicole) He loves them. Dialogue: 0,0:44:33.91,0:44:34.88,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,He always does. Dialogue: 0,0:44:34.88,0:44:36.16,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,He loves us no matter what. Dialogue: 0,0:44:36.16,0:44:38.62,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And He calls them to come back to Him. Dialogue: 0,0:44:38.62,0:44:40.04,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,You know, He's gracious, Dialogue: 0,0:44:40.04,0:44:41.93,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,He's compassionate, He's slow to anger, Dialogue: 0,0:44:41.93,0:44:44.23,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and He's abounding in faithful love. Dialogue: 0,0:44:44.23,0:44:46.02,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,He is faithful to the end. Dialogue: 0,0:44:46.02,0:44:46.98,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Jason) Travis. Dialogue: 0,0:44:46.98,0:44:48.84,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Travis) Well, I just noticed, it says, Dialogue: 0,0:44:48.84,0:44:50.02,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,"They appointed a leader Dialogue: 0,0:44:50.02,0:44:51.30,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,to return to their bondage. Dialogue: 0,0:44:51.30,0:44:53.80,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,But You are God," so, God\Nwas their leader, Dialogue: 0,0:44:53.80,0:44:55.40,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,but they chose a different leader Dialogue: 0,0:44:55.40,0:44:57.01,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that led them into bondage. Dialogue: 0,0:44:57.01,0:44:58.84,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Jason) And yet God still returns, Dialogue: 0,0:44:58.84,0:45:00.22,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and He's gracious to them. Dialogue: 0,0:45:00.22,0:45:02.57,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,All right, let's look at the next section. Dialogue: 0,0:45:02.57,0:45:04.65,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I'd like to ask Evelyn Dialogue: 0,0:45:04.65,0:45:06.04,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,if you could read for us Dialogue: 0,0:45:06.04,0:45:10.32,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Nehemiah, chapter 9, verses 18 through 25. Dialogue: 0,0:45:10.32,0:45:12.19,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,We have another story here, Dialogue: 0,0:45:12.19,0:45:13.86,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and then how God responds. Dialogue: 0,0:45:13.86,0:45:17.70,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,So, please read for us 18 through 25 Dialogue: 0,0:45:17.70,0:45:19.91,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,of Nehemiah, chapter 9. Dialogue: 0,0:45:19.91,0:45:21.14,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Evelyn) I'll be reading Dialogue: 0,0:45:21.14,0:45:22.82,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,from the New King James Version: Dialogue: 0,0:47:06.32,0:47:09.02,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Jason) So, if you heard\Nmost of those verses, Dialogue: 0,0:47:09.02,0:47:10.76,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,you almost might have missed Dialogue: 0,0:47:10.76,0:47:12.26,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,the one negative thing they did Dialogue: 0,0:47:12.26,0:47:14.28,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,because you see so much of God's blessing. Dialogue: 0,0:47:14.28,0:47:16.64,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,But what was the one problem? Dialogue: 0,0:47:16.64,0:47:18.88,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,What was the negative thing\Nthey did, Stephanie? Dialogue: 0,0:47:18.88,0:47:20.67,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Stephanie) They worshiped the calf. Dialogue: 0,0:47:20.67,0:47:22.56,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Jason) They worshiped the golden calf. Dialogue: 0,0:47:22.56,0:47:24.19,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,So they worshiped the golden calf, Dialogue: 0,0:47:24.19,0:47:26.13,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and what is God's response here? Dialogue: 0,0:47:26.13,0:47:30.44,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,How does God...Does He cut them off again? Dialogue: 0,0:47:30.44,0:47:32.64,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Yes, Pedro, how does God respond? Dialogue: 0,0:47:32.64,0:47:34.49,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Pedro) He responds with blessings. Dialogue: 0,0:47:34.49,0:47:36.79,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,He brings them to repentance Dialogue: 0,0:47:36.79,0:47:39.98,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and says, "Here, what I have promised." Dialogue: 0,0:47:39.98,0:47:40.94,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,He kept His promise. Dialogue: 0,0:47:40.94,0:47:42.84,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I think, even though they rebelled, Dialogue: 0,0:47:42.84,0:47:44.20,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,God is faithful in keeping Dialogue: 0,0:47:44.20,0:47:46.14,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,His promise that He had made. Dialogue: 0,0:47:46.14,0:47:46.100,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Jason) Travis. Dialogue: 0,0:47:46.100,0:47:49.08,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Travis) Since we're talking\Nabout prophets, Dialogue: 0,0:47:49.08,0:47:50.55,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I'd just like to go back there Dialogue: 0,0:47:50.55,0:47:53.05,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and kind of go dive into that story\Njust a little bit Dialogue: 0,0:47:53.05,0:47:54.50,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,because, during that story, Dialogue: 0,0:47:54.50,0:47:56.33,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,God was very angry, Dialogue: 0,0:47:56.33,0:47:58.20,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and Moses interceded and said, Dialogue: 0,0:47:58.20,0:48:01.93,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,"Lord, even if You have to take my life, Dialogue: 0,0:48:01.93,0:48:04.10,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,write their names in the Book of Life." Dialogue: 0,0:48:04.10,0:48:05.75,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And so, there was another prophet, Dialogue: 0,0:48:05.75,0:48:07.78,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,like Ezra, like Nehemiah, Dialogue: 0,0:48:07.78,0:48:09.72,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,somebody else to intercede for them, Dialogue: 0,0:48:09.72,0:48:11.58,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,a powerful leader, Dialogue: 0,0:48:11.58,0:48:13.89,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,a godly servant, [God]-fearing leader, Dialogue: 0,0:48:13.89,0:48:15.88,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,who interceded for them at the time. Dialogue: 0,0:48:15.88,0:48:17.86,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And it just goes to show you Dialogue: 0,0:48:17.86,0:48:20.91,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that God uses people also, Dialogue: 0,0:48:20.91,0:48:23.87,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,godly people, to work Dialogue: 0,0:48:23.87,0:48:26.44,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,for the will of His people. Dialogue: 0,0:48:26.44,0:48:28.45,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Jason) We have to continue in the story. Dialogue: 0,0:48:28.45,0:48:30.06,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Ranela, if you could read for us Dialogue: 0,0:48:30.06,0:48:34.39,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Nehemiah, chapter 9, verses 26 and 27, Dialogue: 0,0:48:34.39,0:48:36.12,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,let's continue on in the story Dialogue: 0,0:48:36.12,0:48:38.46,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and let's see how this relationship Dialogue: 0,0:48:38.46,0:48:41.39,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,goes on between God and His people. Dialogue: 0,0:48:41.39,0:48:42.80,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Ranela) Yes, I'll be reading Dialogue: 0,0:48:42.80,0:48:44.61,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,from the New King James Version: Dialogue: 0,0:49:14.51,0:49:17.28,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Jason) So had the children of Israel\Nlearned their lesson? Dialogue: 0,0:49:17.28,0:49:20.04,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Nope. How did they act this time?\NYes, Pedro. Dialogue: 0,0:49:20.04,0:49:22.62,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Pedro) I see here that they\Nrebelled against. Dialogue: 0,0:49:22.62,0:49:24.16,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And it's interesting that God Dialogue: 0,0:49:24.16,0:49:26.78,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,allowed things to take place. Dialogue: 0,0:49:26.78,0:49:28.52,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Even though He brings the prophets Dialogue: 0,0:49:28.52,0:49:32.52,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,to take them back to the Word of God,\Nthey rebel. Dialogue: 0,0:49:32.52,0:49:34.13,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,But that's when I see here Dialogue: 0,0:49:34.13,0:49:35.86,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,there's a very important aspect here Dialogue: 0,0:49:35.86,0:49:37.45,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,on this lesson that I believe in Dialogue: 0,0:49:37.45,0:49:38.80,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,is that God allowed trials Dialogue: 0,0:49:38.80,0:49:40.16,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,to come into their lives Dialogue: 0,0:49:40.16,0:49:41.68,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,so they could know Dialogue: 0,0:49:41.68,0:49:44.24,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that they need God to live. Dialogue: 0,0:49:44.24,0:49:46.28,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And then when they recognized, Dialogue: 0,0:49:46.28,0:49:49.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,"I'm in trouble," they gave it to God. Dialogue: 0,0:49:49.99,0:49:51.10,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Jason) And now, Heide, Dialogue: 0,0:49:51.10,0:49:52.30,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,if you could read for us, Dialogue: 0,0:49:52.30,0:49:54.48,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,we're going to close off this story Dialogue: 0,0:49:54.48,0:49:56.05,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,with verse 28, Nehemiah, Dialogue: 0,0:49:56.05,0:49:58.45,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,chapter 9, verse 28. Dialogue: 0,0:49:58.45,0:50:01.40,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,How does the story kind of end? Dialogue: 0,0:50:01.40,0:50:02.66,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Continue, if you will. Dialogue: 0,0:50:02.66,0:50:03.82,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Heide) I'll be reading Dialogue: 0,0:50:03.82,0:50:06.04,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,from the New King James Version,\Nand it says: Dialogue: 0,0:50:23.33,0:50:25.10,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Jason) All right, so, what do you Dialogue: 0,0:50:25.10,0:50:26.33,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,feel about this, Jonathan, Dialogue: 0,0:50:26.33,0:50:28.35,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,when you read these things? Dialogue: 0,0:50:28.35,0:50:30.25,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Jonathan) The last one, I was thinking, Dialogue: 0,0:50:30.25,0:50:31.44,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,it kind of shows how much Dialogue: 0,0:50:31.44,0:50:32.65,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,God will go towards, Dialogue: 0,0:50:32.65,0:50:34.41,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,the lengths that God will go towards. Dialogue: 0,0:50:34.41,0:50:35.78,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I mean, He doesn't want Dialogue: 0,0:50:35.78,0:50:37.16,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,to bring calamities. Dialogue: 0,0:50:37.16,0:50:40.01,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,No parent wants to do that for their kids, Dialogue: 0,0:50:40.01,0:50:44.06,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,but He knows that He's got Dialogue: 0,0:50:44.06,0:50:45.58,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,to do something to wake them up. Dialogue: 0,0:50:45.58,0:50:49.52,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I mean, He has to take responsibility. Dialogue: 0,0:50:49.52,0:50:50.78,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Like, when people look on, Dialogue: 0,0:50:50.78,0:50:51.83,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,they're going to say, Dialogue: 0,0:50:51.83,0:50:53.34,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,"God's doing what to me?" Dialogue: 0,0:50:53.34,0:50:55.39,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,But He knows that that's what they needed. Dialogue: 0,0:50:55.39,0:50:59.29,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And so I think it's kind of a reminder\Nwe can have, Dialogue: 0,0:50:59.29,0:51:03.35,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that God will go to great lengths\Nto win us back. Dialogue: 0,0:51:03.35,0:51:04.35,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Jason) Nicole. Dialogue: 0,0:51:04.35,0:51:06.39,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Nicole) I was thinking, this is us today. Dialogue: 0,0:51:06.39,0:51:09.80,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,You know, we have all the knowledge\Nof the entire Bible, Dialogue: 0,0:51:09.80,0:51:11.25,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and yet we still do things Dialogue: 0,0:51:11.25,0:51:15.32,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that are shameful and not in God's sight. Dialogue: 0,0:51:15.32,0:51:16.59,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,But if we cry out to Him, Dialogue: 0,0:51:16.59,0:51:18.77,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,He is faithful to forgive us. Dialogue: 0,0:51:18.77,0:51:21.07,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,He's faithful to be there for us\Nand rescue us. Dialogue: 0,0:51:21.07,0:51:22.64,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,So I'm just very thankful Dialogue: 0,0:51:22.64,0:51:24.66,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that in all of my fallings, Dialogue: 0,0:51:24.66,0:51:25.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,God is there to pick me up Dialogue: 0,0:51:25.99,0:51:27.16,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,if I just cry out to Him Dialogue: 0,0:51:27.16,0:51:28.51,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and ask Him to pick me up. Dialogue: 0,0:51:28.51,0:51:30.84,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Jason) Stephanie, and then\Nwe'll have to move on. Dialogue: 0,0:51:30.84,0:51:31.91,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Stephanie) What I see Dialogue: 0,0:51:31.91,0:51:33.37,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,throughout all of these verses Dialogue: 0,0:51:33.37,0:51:35.26,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,is that God allows us to make a choice, Dialogue: 0,0:51:35.26,0:51:36.71,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and unfortunately our choices Dialogue: 0,0:51:36.71,0:51:38.64,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,lead to consequences. Dialogue: 0,0:51:38.64,0:51:41.40,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,But He is merciful, and those consequences Dialogue: 0,0:51:41.40,0:51:43.03,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,will still be there, Dialogue: 0,0:51:43.03,0:51:45.02,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,but the mercy of us being able Dialogue: 0,0:51:45.02,0:51:46.30,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,to come back to Him Dialogue: 0,0:51:46.30,0:51:49.91,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,is part of His faithfulness. Dialogue: 0,0:51:49.91,0:51:51.94,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Jason) Malaina, could you read for us Dialogue: 0,0:51:51.94,0:51:54.71,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Nehemiah, chapter 9, verse 30? Dialogue: 0,0:51:54.71,0:51:56.53,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,There is a specific reference Dialogue: 0,0:51:56.53,0:51:58.19,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,about what God does, Dialogue: 0,0:51:58.19,0:52:00.07,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,how He tries to reach the people. Dialogue: 0,0:52:00.07,0:52:02.53,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Please read for us Nehemiah 9:30. Dialogue: 0,0:52:02.53,0:52:03.75,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Malaina) I'll be reading Dialogue: 0,0:52:03.75,0:52:05.32,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,from the New King James Version, Dialogue: 0,0:52:05.32,0:52:07.42,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Nehemiah, chapter 9, verse 30: Dialogue: 0,0:52:21.42,0:52:23.41,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Jason) All right, so, what did God do? Dialogue: 0,0:52:23.41,0:52:27.10,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,How did God try to win back His people?\NYes, Pedro. Dialogue: 0,0:52:27.10,0:52:29.34,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Pedro) Through the Spirit\Nof the prophets. Dialogue: 0,0:52:29.34,0:52:31.39,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,That's what basically we need\Nto understand Dialogue: 0,0:52:31.39,0:52:32.64,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,is the role of the prophet Dialogue: 0,0:52:32.64,0:52:35.13,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,is to bring us back to the Word of God. Dialogue: 0,0:52:35.13,0:52:36.62,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Jason) And let's actually look Dialogue: 0,0:52:36.62,0:52:38.79,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,at some verses about what a prophet does, Dialogue: 0,0:52:38.79,0:52:41.81,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and so, I'd like to ask Nancy Dialogue: 0,0:52:41.81,0:52:43.06,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,if you could read for us Dialogue: 0,0:52:43.06,0:52:47.05,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,in the book of Amos, chapter 3, verse 7. Dialogue: 0,0:52:47.05,0:52:49.55,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,We're going to look at\Nwhat a prophet does, Dialogue: 0,0:52:49.55,0:52:51.46,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and then after Nancy, Dialogue: 0,0:52:51.46,0:52:53.66,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I'm going to ask Puia, right next door, Dialogue: 0,0:52:53.66,0:52:57.61,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,to read 2 Timothy 3:16-17. Dialogue: 0,0:52:57.61,0:52:58.53,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Pedro introduced us Dialogue: 0,0:52:58.53,0:53:00.21,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,to this idea of prophets. Dialogue: 0,0:53:00.21,0:53:02.32,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Let's look at what the prophets are, Dialogue: 0,0:53:02.32,0:53:04.88,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,what they do, and how that can be Dialogue: 0,0:53:04.88,0:53:06.95,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,helpful for us in life. Dialogue: 0,0:53:06.95,0:53:09.14,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,So, yes, Nancy, from Amos, please. Dialogue: 0,0:53:09.14,0:53:10.73,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Nancy) All right, this is Amos, Dialogue: 0,0:53:10.73,0:53:12.02,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,chapter 3, verse 7, Dialogue: 0,0:53:12.02,0:53:13.65,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,in the New King James Version: Dialogue: 0,0:53:20.74,0:53:22.33,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Jason) So the prophets are there Dialogue: 0,0:53:22.33,0:53:24.24,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,to reveal His secrets, to tell us Dialogue: 0,0:53:24.24,0:53:25.63,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,what God is doing, Dialogue: 0,0:53:25.63,0:53:28.71,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,to warn us about God's activities. Dialogue: 0,0:53:28.71,0:53:30.21,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Now, Puia, what does Dialogue: 0,0:53:30.21,0:53:33.88,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,2 Timothy 3:16-17 tell us? Dialogue: 0,0:53:33.88,0:53:34.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Puia) I'll be reading Dialogue: 0,0:53:34.99,0:53:36.66,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,from the New King James Version: Dialogue: 0,0:53:52.78,0:53:54.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Jason) So, when you hear these verses, Dialogue: 0,0:53:54.99,0:53:56.15,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,how do these relate Dialogue: 0,0:53:56.15,0:53:58.11,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,to the idea of prophets Dialogue: 0,0:53:58.11,0:53:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and what they can tell us, Dialogue: 0,0:53:59.99,0:54:02.52,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and maybe what the people\Nthere with Nehemiah Dialogue: 0,0:54:02.52,0:54:04.02,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,should have listened to before? Dialogue: 0,0:54:04.02,0:54:06.15,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Yes, Stephanie, I see you\Nhave some thoughts? Dialogue: 0,0:54:06.15,0:54:07.41,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Stephanie) Well, it says Dialogue: 0,0:54:07.41,0:54:09.94,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that all Scripture is given\Nby inspiration of God, Dialogue: 0,0:54:09.94,0:54:13.47,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and so, those prophets who wrote that Dialogue: 0,0:54:13.47,0:54:15.37,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,or gave us that information, Dialogue: 0,0:54:15.37,0:54:17.32,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,they were inspired by God. Dialogue: 0,0:54:17.32,0:54:19.53,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Jason) They were inspired by God.\NYes, Travis. Dialogue: 0,0:54:19.53,0:54:23.03,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Travis) I was just thinking that, Dialogue: 0,0:54:23.03,0:54:26.52,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,no matter what age we live in, Dialogue: 0,0:54:26.52,0:54:28.54,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,as we go through the Scriptures, Dialogue: 0,0:54:28.54,0:54:30.48,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,the words of the prophets Dialogue: 0,0:54:30.48,0:54:32.56,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,are as valuable to us today Dialogue: 0,0:54:32.56,0:54:35.61,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,as they were to them back then. Dialogue: 0,0:54:35.61,0:54:36.57,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Jason) Now, we have Dialogue: 0,0:54:36.57,0:54:37.75,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,the ultimate revelation Dialogue: 0,0:54:37.75,0:54:39.38,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that the Scriptures reveal, Dialogue: 0,0:54:39.38,0:54:42.33,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and so, I'd like to ask Pedro, Dialogue: 0,0:54:42.33,0:54:44.62,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,if you could read for us Dialogue: 0,0:54:44.62,0:54:48.91,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,John, chapter 5, verses 39 and 40. Dialogue: 0,0:54:48.91,0:54:51.32,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,We have the greatest revelation Dialogue: 0,0:54:51.32,0:54:53.84,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that the Scriptures give to us. Dialogue: 0,0:54:53.84,0:54:55.90,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,So, what is this greatest revelation, Dialogue: 0,0:54:55.90,0:54:58.41,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and how can it help us Dialogue: 0,0:54:58.41,0:55:00.56,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,in this idea of forgiveness Dialogue: 0,0:55:00.56,0:55:02.24,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and turning to God? Dialogue: 0,0:55:02.24,0:55:03.36,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Pedro) I'll be reading Dialogue: 0,0:55:03.36,0:55:04.91,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,from the New King James Version, Dialogue: 0,0:55:04.91,0:55:08.16,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,John, chapter 5, verses 39 to 40: Dialogue: 0,0:55:22.69,0:55:24.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Jason) So, what do you think\Nabout these verses? Dialogue: 0,0:55:24.99,0:55:26.68,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,How does this all connect together? Dialogue: 0,0:55:26.68,0:55:28.90,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Nicole, I see you nodding your head. Dialogue: 0,0:55:28.90,0:55:31.41,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Nicole) Jesus, it comes back to Jesus. Dialogue: 0,0:55:31.41,0:55:32.62,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,It all comes back to Him. Dialogue: 0,0:55:32.62,0:55:33.62,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,No matter what we do, Dialogue: 0,0:55:33.62,0:55:35.13,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,what we say, or where we are, Dialogue: 0,0:55:35.13,0:55:36.49,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,we have to come back to Him, Dialogue: 0,0:55:36.49,0:55:39.34,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and the Word points to Jesus,\Nand that's all we have. Dialogue: 0,0:55:39.34,0:55:41.41,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Jason) The Word points to Jesus.\NYes, Puia. Dialogue: 0,0:55:41.41,0:55:42.73,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Puia) As Jesus said, Dialogue: 0,0:55:42.73,0:55:45.04,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,the Scripture is about Him. Dialogue: 0,0:55:45.04,0:55:46.36,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,It's about Him, and when we Dialogue: 0,0:55:46.36,0:55:47.41,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,have Him in our lives, Dialogue: 0,0:55:47.41,0:55:49.62,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that's eternal life. Dialogue: 0,0:55:49.62,0:55:52.05,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Jason) Eternal life. Yes, Heide. Dialogue: 0,0:55:52.05,0:55:54.51,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Heide) And putting that\Ninto perspective then, Dialogue: 0,0:55:54.51,0:55:56.41,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,the prophets were telling them, Dialogue: 0,0:55:56.41,0:55:58.65,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,"Come to Him; come to your Creator," Dialogue: 0,0:55:58.65,0:56:00.70,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and they were rejecting that. Dialogue: 0,0:56:00.70,0:56:03.17,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And we sometimes are in church Dialogue: 0,0:56:03.17,0:56:05.74,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,or we've heard the same things\Nthat they have, Dialogue: 0,0:56:05.74,0:56:08.26,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and yet we continue to live sinfully. Dialogue: 0,0:56:08.26,0:56:10.31,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,But His love is just, like, unfailing Dialogue: 0,0:56:10.31,0:56:12.36,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,is what I see here; it's so beautiful. Dialogue: 0,0:56:12.36,0:56:13.36,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Jason) Amen. Travis. Dialogue: 0,0:56:13.36,0:56:15.19,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Travis) So, as we make an application Dialogue: 0,0:56:15.19,0:56:16.96,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,to the verses that we've just read, Dialogue: 0,0:56:16.96,0:56:18.79,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,we see mistake, God's love, Dialogue: 0,0:56:18.79,0:56:20.11,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,mistake, God's love. Dialogue: 0,0:56:20.11,0:56:21.76,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,The Scriptures testify of God's Dialogue: 0,0:56:21.76,0:56:23.58,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,immeasurable, unfailing love. Dialogue: 0,0:56:23.58,0:56:24.79,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Jason) Yes, Pedro. Dialogue: 0,0:56:24.79,0:56:27.31,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Pedro) That's basically...\Nthe Bible is saying Dialogue: 0,0:56:27.31,0:56:28.51,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,God has given the Word Dialogue: 0,0:56:28.51,0:56:30.12,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,because He wants us to know Dialogue: 0,0:56:30.12,0:56:32.17,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that He is willing to forgive us. Dialogue: 0,0:56:32.17,0:56:34.38,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Jason) God is willing to forgive us. Dialogue: 0,0:56:34.38,0:56:36.33,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,That's such great news, Dialogue: 0,0:56:36.33,0:56:39.27,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,but that news is not just for us; Dialogue: 0,0:56:39.27,0:56:41.34,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,it's for the whole world. Dialogue: 0,0:56:41.34,0:56:44.74,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Maybe you've gone on your own journey, Dialogue: 0,0:56:44.74,0:56:46.21,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,like the children of Israel, Dialogue: 0,0:56:46.21,0:56:48.46,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,maybe you've made mistakes, Dialogue: 0,0:56:48.46,0:56:50.25,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,maybe you've even been rebellious Dialogue: 0,0:56:50.25,0:56:51.98,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,against God yourself. Dialogue: 0,0:56:51.98,0:56:54.09,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I want to ask you, if maybe you have Dialogue: 0,0:56:54.09,0:56:55.33,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,done some of these things, Dialogue: 0,0:56:55.33,0:56:57.32,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that you join me right now, Dialogue: 0,0:56:57.32,0:56:59.55,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and as I pray, you go to God Dialogue: 0,0:56:59.55,0:57:01.72,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and you ask Him for forgiveness. Dialogue: 0,0:57:01.72,0:57:04.74,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,As we see in these stories,\Nin these lessons, Dialogue: 0,0:57:04.74,0:57:08.80,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,our God is a forgiving God,\Nis a loving God, Dialogue: 0,0:57:08.80,0:57:11.24,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and time after time He's willing Dialogue: 0,0:57:11.24,0:57:13.98,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,to take us back and to redeem us. Dialogue: 0,0:57:13.98,0:57:15.96,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,He redeemed us through His power Dialogue: 0,0:57:15.96,0:57:17.18,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and through His blood, Dialogue: 0,0:57:17.18,0:57:18.97,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and He wants to take us with Him. Dialogue: 0,0:57:18.97,0:57:20.82,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,So please bow your heads with me Dialogue: 0,0:57:20.82,0:57:23.40,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,as we pray and as we thank God Dialogue: 0,0:57:23.40,0:57:24.79,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,for His forgiveness. Dialogue: 0,0:57:24.79,0:57:26.09,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Our dear Heavenly Father, Dialogue: 0,0:57:26.09,0:57:28.40,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Lord, we have made mistakes. Dialogue: 0,0:57:28.40,0:57:30.95,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Whether individually or corporately, Dialogue: 0,0:57:30.95,0:57:32.64,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,we have turned from You. Dialogue: 0,0:57:32.64,0:57:34.87,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And, Lord, if this is the time right now, Dialogue: 0,0:57:34.87,0:57:36.91,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,then we ask forgiveness. Dialogue: 0,0:57:36.91,0:57:39.17,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,We ask for, where we have failed, Dialogue: 0,0:57:39.17,0:57:40.54,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that You redeem us, Dialogue: 0,0:57:40.54,0:57:41.91,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that You take us back. Dialogue: 0,0:57:41.91,0:57:43.90,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Lord, You are so long-suffering. Dialogue: 0,0:57:43.90,0:57:45.46,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,You are so loving. Dialogue: 0,0:57:45.46,0:57:46.57,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,We see what You did Dialogue: 0,0:57:46.57,0:57:48.02,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,with the children of Israel, Dialogue: 0,0:57:48.02,0:57:49.94,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and we want You to do the same for us. Dialogue: 0,0:57:49.94,0:57:51.65,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Lord, by Your grace, help us Dialogue: 0,0:57:51.65,0:57:53.26,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,to learn these lessons Dialogue: 0,0:57:53.26,0:57:56.08,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,so that we can truly appreciate Your love. Dialogue: 0,0:57:56.08,0:57:58.66,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,We pray all this in the holy name\Nof Jesus, Dialogue: 0,0:57:58.66,0:58:01.59,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,our Redeemer, our Savior. Amen. Dialogue: 0,0:58:01.59,0:58:02.53,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Team) Amen. Dialogue: 0,0:58:02.53,0:58:04.29,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Jason) Go out and be a blessing. Dialogue: 0,0:58:04.29,0:58:06.10,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Share this with those around you. Dialogue: 0,0:58:06.10,0:58:29.31,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,♪ theme music ♪