Luke 22:54-62. After being broken through personal failure and then graciously restored by grace, Peter is able to strengthen the brethren, stir up the saints and feed the sheep. God never condones failure, but He certainly uses it in our lives to grow and mature. 

Dan 9:16-23. When reading Jeremiah’s prophecies, Daniel realises that the 70 year Babylonian captivity is almost over and restoration to the land was promised. This moves him to prayer, to confession and to intercession. IN this passage, based on God’s coevent and mercy, Daniel intercedes for Israel asking for God to bring that promised restoration […]

Luke 15:11-32. In this timeless parable on the lost son, Jesus answers the accusation in the heart of the pharisees that he receieves sinners. His answer is essentially the gospel, portrayed with a loving, gracious father, who runs, who restoresm who forgives.