Today the journey continues as we look together at the foundational elements of our Christian faith.

1. Confession is Healing
   

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   Nehemiah 9: 1-3 NIV
   1 On the twenty-fourth day of the same month, the Israelites gathered together, fasting and wearing sackcloth and putting dust on their heads.
   2 Those of Israelite descent had separated themselves from all foreigners. They stood in their places and confessed their sins and the sins of their ancestors.

   3 They stood where they were and read from the Book of the Law of the LORD their God for a quarter of the day, and spent another quarter in confession and in worshiping the LORD their God.

2. Confession brings Freedom
   

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   1 John 1: 7-9 NIV
   7 But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus, his Son, purifies us from all sin.
   8 If we claim to be without sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us.

   9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.

3. Confession is Good for the Soul
   

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   Psalm 32 NLT
   1 Oh, what joy for those whose disobedience is forgiven, whose sin is put out of sight!
   2 Yes, what joy for those whose record the LORD has cleared of guilt, whose lives are lived in complete honesty!
   3 When I refused to confess my sin, my body wasted away, and I groaned all day long.
   4 Day and night your hand of discipline was heavy on me. My strength evaporated like water in the summer heat. Interlude
   5 Finally, I confessed all my sins to you and stopped trying to hide my guilt. I said to myself, “I will confess my rebellion to the LORD .” And you forgave me! All my guilt is gone. Interlude
   6 Therefore, let all the godly pray to you while there is still time, that they may not drown in the floodwaters of judgment.
   7 For you are my hiding place; you protect me from trouble. You surround me with songs of victory. Interlude
   8 The LORD says, “I will guide you along the best pathway for your life. I will advise you and watch over you.
   9 Do not be like a senseless horse or mule that needs a bit and bridle to keep it under control.”
   10 Many sorrows come to the wicked, but unfailing love surrounds those who trust the LORD .

   11 So rejoice in the LORD and be glad, all you who obey him! Shout for joy, all you whose hearts are pure!