Renewing the Covenant
(2 Chronicles 29:1-11)
Sermon Notes
WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO RENEW THE COVENANT?
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Consecrate – (2 Chronicles 29:4–5 (ESV))
4He brought in the priests and the Levites and assembled them in the square on the east
5and said to them, “Hear me, Levites! Now consecrate yourselves, and consecrate the house of the Lord, the God of your fathers, and carry out the filth from the Holy Place.
- Consecrate Yourself – Personally
- Consecrate the House of Lord – Publicly
“I’m special.” – Pastor Billy Johnson
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Clean Up – vs. 5 – (2 Chronicles 29:5 (ESV))
5and said to them, “Hear me, Levites! Now consecrate yourselves, and consecrate the house of the Lord, the God of your fathers, and carry out the filth from the Holy Place.
- Clean up the filth – v. 5
- Clean up from your father’s unfaithfulness – v. 6
- Clean up what you have done.
- Clean up what others have done.
“There are some things that you cannot do in this house.” – Pastor Billy Johnson
There are some things that you have nothing to do with, but you have the authority to clean up.
Commit – (2 Chronicles 29:10–11 (ESV)
Have rest and be at ease. The main thing is your life should not just be about comfort.
2 Chronicles 29:11 (NLT)
11My sons, do not neglect your duties any longer! The LORD has chosen you to stand in his presence, to minister to him, and to lead the people in worship and present offerings to him.”
2 Chronicles 29:11 (MSG)
11Children, don’t drag your feet in this! GOD has chosen you to take your place before him to serve in conducting and leading worship—this is your life work; make sure you do it and do it well.”
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UNDERSTAND THAT YOU ARE CHOSEN – (2 Chronicles 29:11 (ESV))
11My sons, do not now be negligent, for the Lord has chosen you to stand in his presence, to minister to him and to be his ministers and make offerings to him.”
Chosen: Examined, tested, preferred.
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What Are You Chosen to Do?
- Stand in His Presence
- Minister to Him
- To be His MINISTERS
- To make an OFFERING
God knew ALL that you were going to do, and he still preferred you!
This is not about YOUR PREFERENCES; It is about HIS CALLING!
OTHERS MAY HAVE GIVEN UP ON YOU, BUT GOD CHOSE YOU!
God has chosen New Covenant. Will you recommit to the covenant?
