This New Jerusalem has 'a massive high wall' according to verse 12, and 'the building material of its wall was jasper' according to verse 18. This is not a wall ...
CLOSING COMMENTS
I am speaking the truth in Christ—I am not lying; my conscience bears me witness in the Holy Spirit— that I have great sorrow and unceasing anguish in my heart.
THE MERCY SEAT
Two golden cherubim were placed at each end of the cover facing one another and the mercy seat, with their wings spread to enclose the mercy seat (Exodus 25:18–21). The cherubim formed a seat for Yahweh (1 Samuel 4:4)
RECEIVE, REMAIN, REACH OUT - MERCY
“All the paths of the Lord are mercy and truth, to such as keep His covenant and His testimonies.” Psalm 25:10. “But You, O Lord, are a God full of compassion, ...
THE MERCY OF GOD PART 3
“All the paths of the Lord are mercy and truth, to such as keep His covenant and His testimonies.” Psalm 25:10. “But You, O Lord, are a God full of compassion, ...
THE MERCY OF GOD PART 2
“All the paths of the Lord are mercy and truth, to such as keep His covenant and His testimonies.” Psalm 25:10. “But You, O Lord, are a God full of compassion, ...
THE MERCY OF GOD PART 1
“All the paths of the Lord are mercy and truth, to such as keep His covenant and His testimonies.” Psalm 25:10. “But You, O Lord, are a God full of compassion, ...
MOSES AND THE GLORY OF GOD
Then Moses said, "Now show me your glory." And the Lord said, "I will cause all my goodness to pass in front of you, and I will proclaim my name, the Lord, in your presence... but," he said, "you cannot see my face, for no one may see me and live."
CHOOSING TO STAND IN THE GAP
In Ezekiel 22:30, the prophet says on behalf of God, “I looked for anyone to repair the wall and stand in the gap for me on behalf of the land, so I wouldn't have to destroy it. But I couldn't find anyone.” In the ancient world of the Bible, cities had walls surrounding them to provide protection from enemies.
THE GOLDEN CALF
The golden calf is mentioned in Nehemiah 9:16–21. "But they, our ancestors, became arrogant and stiff-necked, and they did not obey your commands. They refused to listen and failed to remember the miracles you performed among them.