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“YHWH himself reminded His people that they could not obtain His favor through rituals. Rather, He called them to worship Him from the heart in response to His gracious and lavish promises. Consumed w His love and grace towards them, they could respond by loving what He loved; truth and peace (8:19).It seeks not His good gifts but the Giver Himself. The distinguishing mark of every true believer- Jew or gentile.

“His people will surround Him in worship even as He will surround them with His presence”

“One further observation can be made about this vision-the focus, 3x in one verse, on the HOUSE of the unredeemed sinner. Why did the Lord concentrate so heavily on the sinners house? … additional reflection to ponder. In Zech, the temple is called Gods house. Haggai rebuked the ppl for building their own houses when the house of God was unfinished. One house will remain, the house if the Lord.”

God will not go back on His promises. Satan constantly accuses elect, pointing out failures and unworthiness, theres One who intercedes on their behalf. The great High Priest Messiah. Where no sinner can stand, He will intercede before judgment seat, triumphing the accuser; His people pardoned declared righteous. In courtroom of heaven Father remembers the work of His son by which redeemed of all ages are justified.

“Salvation brings a new song, and the Holy Spirit’s working produces a melody in the heart that expresses itself in psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs” pg.82