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Day 130, or May 10, The Joy of Starting Again.

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Our thoughts today are rooted in Nehemiah chapter 10 verse 29.

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The rest of the people join their fellow Israelites and bind themselves with a curse and an oath

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to follow the law of God, given through Moses the servant of God, and to obey carefully

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all the commands, regulations, and decrees of the Lord our Lord.

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And now the big picture surrounding this verse.

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As they prepare to renew their covenant with God, the people are reminded of the story

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so far.

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A brief resume from the creation of the world to their present day gives them a beautiful

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walkthrough of the ways in which God has led the Jews throughout history.

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This is one of many passages in the Bible that gives a broad picture stripped of its

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details in order to show the big picture with real clarity.

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This is the aim of a walkthrough the Bible seminar, and if you haven't already attended

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one, why not check our website to find one nearby, so that you can enjoy the big picture

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of the whole of Scripture.

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It will revolutionize your approach to the Bible.

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There has previously been a covenant relationship between God and His people, and now they are

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back in the Promised Land, it's time for it to be renewed.

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And now our action step for today.

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Having looked back, the Israelites now look forward with confidence.

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Looking back occasionally makes you less likely to repeat the mistakes of your predecessors,

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and it is so much better than making them all over again.

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Held back in the Promised Land, the Israelites are determined to return to their biblical

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roots.

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Never be afraid to repeat what has worked successfully in the past.

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In much of Western European society today, old things are often thrown out just because

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they're old.

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Biblical concepts still work in the 21st century, if we give them a chance.

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God's Word is eternally true.

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Do you need to get back to biblical basics in an aspect of your life?

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Today is a great time to take a step forward, guided by tried and tested biblical principles.