Zech 1:4–6

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Do not be like your ancestors, to whom the former prophets called out,
saying, ‘This is what the Lord of Heaven’s Armies has said, “Turn now from
your evil wickedness.”’ But they would by no means obey me,” says the Lord.
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“As for your ancestors, where are they? And did the prophets live forever?
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But have my words and statutes, which I commanded my servants the
prophets, not outlived your fathers? Then they paid attention and
confessed, ‘The Lord of Heaven’s Armies has indeed done what he said he
would do to us, because of our sinful ways.’”

One thought:

One of the privileges of living at the time we do is that we can learn from others mistakes in the Bible.

Three questions:

What has happened to Israel because of their sins and covenant breaking?

Do you think it is good that God judges people for their sins?

What is one lesson that you need to learn from peoples experiences in the Bible (e.g. Peter’s denial, Israel’s experiences in the wilderness or promised land etc.)

Prayer:

Praise God for His grace to us – in spite of repeated sins and un repentance, He is merciful. Give thanks that He has worked in you to bring you to repentance through His Spirit. Ask God to help you and others to learn from the mistakes of others, fleeing sin and finding forgiveness in Christ.

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