#1100: Romans 9 | 2 Samuel 21-22

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Original airdate: Thursday, May 21, 2020
(unedited/draft show notes here, not a transcript )

Lede:

God’s saving promises to Israel; wrapping up the book of 2 Samuel.

Intro:

What do people do when they have no hope? Or they put their hope in governments or careers or even…dare I say…their own social programs inside the church?

Well, just look around you.

I had big reminders this week. A distant great aunt passed away which was personal just to family, but also this the world lost a giant of an advocate for Jesus, Ravi Zacharias. And while they are having the reunion of their lives right about now, I am reminded that nothing we strive for here counts for anything outside of its relationship to eternity.

So…let’s dive into the words of the Author of eternity, shall we?

New covenant:

Passage: Romans 9
Translation: CSB (Christian Standard Bible)
Verses: 33
Words: ~722

Wisdom:

Passage: Psalm 34
Translation: CSB (Christian Standard Bible)
Verses: 22
Words: ~361

Old covenant:

Passage: 2 Samuel 21-22
Translation: CSB (Christian Standard Bible)
Verses: 73
Words: ~2174

Commentary:

Love you!

Roger


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