Explore the concept of spiritual exile through Abraham's journey, highlighting how it mirrors modern urban experiences. Discover how God builds cities and calls people to engage actively within them. Reflect on the historical context of Israel's exile and its parallels to personal faith. Learn the importance of seeking the good of our communities while navigating life's challenges, all anchored in the hope of resurrection and the transformative power of faith.
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God as City Builder
God is portrayed as an urban planner, building cities as central to His divine plan.
Cities concentrate human talents and diversity, leading to creativity and achievement.
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Christian Life as Exile
Christians are called to live as exiles, choosing residence not by comfort but where God's work is done best.
Being an exile means living with purpose beyond personal convenience or safety.
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Engage and Improve Cities
Christians should settle in their cities, build homes, and engage with the community.
Seek the peace and prosperity of the city without adopting its idolatrous values.
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In 'Hope in Times of Fear', Timothy Keller delves into the profound implications of Jesus' resurrection, offering a fresh perspective on how this event shapes our understanding of hope, justice, suffering, and faith. Written during the COVID-19 pandemic, the book provides a timely reminder of the enduring hope found in the resurrection, impacting personal lives, relationships, and society as a whole.
Abraham is a lot like many of us, who are not from where we now live. We’ve been brought somewhere from elsewhere. Abraham is the same. Abraham left his home community and became an exile.
The Bible tells us repeatedly in the New Testament that each of us should see ourselves as exiles. We should live where we’re called to live as exiles. What does that mean? What did Abraham actually do in his exile? Let’s look at what the Bible says about how Christians are supposed to relate to the cities to which they’ve been called.
We learn three things from this passage: 1) God builds cities, 2) God sends people to cities, and yet at the same time, 3) God frees us from cities.
This sermon was preached by Dr. Timothy Keller at Redeemer Presbyterian Church on December 11, 1994. Series: The Nature of Faith. Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-16.
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