We should esteem our office-bearers, as gifts of God's grace, who come to guide us in the ways of the LORD. --Nehemiah does three things---1. Deformation is boldly exposed-2. Discipline is strongly exercised-3. Dedication is humbly expressed
Baptism signifies God's faithfulness to His covenant.--We see God's faithfullness---1. in the old covenant--2. in the new covenant--3. as an everlasting covenant.