Standing in the Gap

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Standing in the Gap
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Standing in the Gap

• Ezekiel 2230
• I looked for a man among them who would build
  up the wall and stand before me in the gap on
  behalf of the land so I would not have to destroy
  it, but I found none.

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• I THE SINS OF THE PEOPLE (1-31)

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• I THE SINS OF THE PEOPLE (1-31)
• II BY BEING SALT AND LIGHT TO THE NATION

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• I THE SINS OF THE PEOPLE (1-31)
• II BY BEING SALT AND LIGHT TO THE NATION
• Matthew 513-14
• "You are the salt of the earth . . .You are
  the light of the world.

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• II BY BEING SALT AND LIGHT TO THE NATION
• Matthew 513-14
• "You are the salt of the earth . . .You are
  the light of the world.
• Salt was connected with purity

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• II BY BEING SALT AND LIGHT TO THE NATION
• Matthew 513-14
• "You are the salt of the earth . . .You are
  the light of the world.
• Salt was connected with purity
• Salt was the commonest preservative in the
  ancient world

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• II BY BEING SALT AND LIGHT TO THE NATION
• Matthew 513-14
• "You are the salt of the earth . . .You are
  the light of the world.
• Salt was connected with purity
• Salt was the commonest preservative in the
  ancient world
• Salt adds flavour to things

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II BY BEING SALT AND LIGHT TO THE NATION
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II BY BEING SALT AND LIGHT TO THE NATION

• John 95
• While I am in the world, I am the light of
  the world."

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II BY BEING SALT AND LIGHT TO THE NATION

• John 95
• While I am in the world, I am the light of
  the world."
• Light is a guide.

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II BY BEING SALT AND LIGHT TO THE NATION

• John 95
• While I am in the world, I am the light of
  the world."
• Light is a guide.
• Light can be a warning.

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II BY BEING SALT AND LIGHT TO THE NATION

• John 95
• While I am in the world, I am the light of
  the world."
• Light is a guide.
• Light can be a warning.
• Light is meant to be seen.

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• III BY INTERCESSION ON BEHALF OF THE NATION

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• III BY INTERCESSION ON BEHALF OF THE NATION
• 1 Tim. 21-3
• I urge, then, first of all, that requests,
  prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made
  for everyone-- 2 for kings and all those in
  authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet
  lives in all godliness and holiness. 3 This is
  good, and pleases God our Saviour.

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• IV JESUS STANDS IN THE GAP

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• IV JESUS STANDS IN THE GAP
• Hebrews 725
• Therefore Jesus is able to save completely
  those who come to God through him, because he
  always lives to intercede for them.

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IV JESUS STANDS IN THE GAP

• Hebrews 912
• Jesus did not enter by means of the blood of
  goats and calves but he entered the Most Holy
  Place once for all by his own blood, having
  obtained eternal redemption.

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IV JESUS STANDS IN THE GAP

• Hebrews 924
• For Christ did not enter a man-made sanctuary
  that was only a copy of the true one he entered
  heaven itself, now to appear for us in God's
  presence.

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IV JESUS STANDS IN THE GAP

• 1 John 22
• He is the atoning sacrifice for our sins, and
  not only for ours but also for the sins of the
  whole world.