Connections to Christ
Caleb and Achsah
Earlier this week I shared how I’m preaching from Joshua, telling the stories of Caleb and Achsah. They are not as famous as Joshua, but they are just as faithful.
Caleb from the tribe of Judah bravely wholly followed God and was exalted and honored. In an even greater way, Jesus from the tribe of Judah bravely wholly followed God is also exalted and honored.
8 And being found in human form, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross. 9 Therefore God has highly exalted him and bestowed on him the name that is above every name, (Philippians 2:8-9)
Achsah from the tribe of Judah boldly asked her father for a blessing, and her request was granted. In an even greater way, Jesus from the tribe of Judah asks the Father for us. And the Father answers by giving us to him and keeping us as his own.
9 I am praying for them. I am not praying for the world but for those whom you have given me, for they are yours. (John 17:9)
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Dive In Dig Deep Weekly
I sent out my Weekly Newsletter today, and I invite you to connect with me there! Our new giveaway is With Him: 90 Days to Help Students Grow Deep Roots in Christ and our free eBook was Nine Marks of a Healthy Church by Mark Dever.
For my Substack subscribers, I hope this daily newsletter is thoughtful, encouraging, and fun to start or end your day. In case you missed it, this week I wrote:
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