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Hesed, Part 1 - by Ivor Botha
March 24, 2024
Sermon recap:
Just like the word "lekker" or "ubuntu" there are some words that cannot be translated into English with just one word. Hesed is a Hebrew word that has 170 English words to describe it. Unexpected loving kindness is one of many phrases used to try and show how much God loves us.
If you missed the service you can watch it in full on our YouTube channel. The sermon starts at 34 mins.
In Acts 2 we read two passages of scripture that form the blueprint for our beliefs. The early church was centred, they allowed themselves to be led by the Holy Spirit. Is Jesus at the centre of our lives?
We all start out the same way, fearfully and wonderfully made by God. The question is: How do you want your life story to play out? God's goodness pursues us. And while things in life won't work out just because you pray, the cross is the greatest evidence of God's goodness. What will you allow him to do in your life?
Yada is a Hebrew word that means "to know". God reveals himself to us through his power, his loving kindness, his word, Holy Spirit and forgiveness. The cross is the ultimate expression of God's love for us.