MelVee Sabbath School || Ln 07 - Q4 2019 || Our Forgiving God

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*MelVee Sabbath School Lesson* *LESSON #07 - 4th Quarter 2019 [Our Forgiving God]* *Bible Source: Ezra and Nehemiah* Click to Watch at - https://youtu.be/LZIOcZQbfQ8 The Bible says, “He who covers his sins will not prosper, but whoever confesses and forsakes them will have mercy” (Proverbs 28:13). In this week’s lesson, we will explore Israel’s confession and repentance before God for their sins which had led them into exile. The goodness of God in restoring Israel from bondage in Egypt brought Israel to repentance (Romans 2:4). Their corporate prayers and confession demonstrated a deep understanding of the nature of sin. The Israelites could have been angry that their predecessors messed up and led their whole nation into exile. Or they could have spent time complaining about the choices of their leaders and the lack of godliness displayed by the previous generations, which had led them to where they were right now—just a small group of returnees. However, instead of harboring hatred and grievances, they turned to God in humility and confession. Nehemiah 9:3 reports that the people read from the BOOK OF THE LAW for a fourth of the day, and for another fourth they confessed sin and worshiped God. This is the third reading of the Torah in the Book of Nehemiah. Reading the Torah is central to confession, which must be based on the truth, which comes from God. Through our reading of the Bible, God draws near to us, and the Holy Spirit can speak to us and teach us. The truth of His Word molds our thinking and understanding, encourages and lifts us up. The Israelites also sorrowed and wept, because spending time in God’s holy presence makes us aware of His beauty and goodness while impressing upon us how amazing it is that the Creator of the universe chooses to be with us, even despite our unworthiness. Thus, we realize that without God in our lives, we are no different from any of our spiritual ancestors in the faith. Only with God working in us can we be who we should be. The “goodness of God,” must evoke praise and feasting and must be a reminder that we need God to forgive, cleanse, and re-create us. Your gift helps record and reach more people across the internet platforms, radio and TV with the everlasting gospel of Jesus Christ. THANK YOU for your generous support. *Click here to donate* to your favourite ministry. https://paypal.me/MelVeeProductions/ This video was recorded and published by: *MelVee Video Productions* _"A Divine Voice Out of Africa."_ *WEBSITE:* www.melveeproductions.com *FACEBOOK:* www.facebook.com/Melvee.Video.Productions -~-~~-~~~-~~-~- Please watch: "The Root of Bitterness // with Coach Melusi Ndhlalambi" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9XeVkuEZOSM -~-~~-~~~-~~-~-