Remnant - n (C) a small piece or amount of something that is left from a larger original piece or amount (Cambridge 1202).

Remnant - The portion of a community which is left, in the case of a devastating calamity; the portion upon which the possible future existence of the community depends (Interpreter's 32).

Among the many themes that are seen throughout the books of the bible there is the prevalent theme of the remnant. The above definitions are just a preview of what the word means. During our overview of the bible this semester we see that the remnant of the people was always closely tied to the covenant that God established with his people, Israel.

Israel was chosen to be God's people. God shows that he would always keep his covenant with the people no matter how few remained.

The beginnings of this remnant can be seen in God's relationship with Abraham and his wife. Abraham had a relationship with God like he had with no other. He fully and completely trusted him and he believed that he could and would follow him the rest of his life. We see this relationship when he asks to save the people of Sodom

Chambers, Oswald. My Utmost for His Highest. Grand Rapids, MI: Discovery House Publishers

Remnant. Cambridge International Dictionary of English. Editor-in-chief Proctor, Paul. New York: Cambridge 1995

I truly believe that the positive aspect of the definition of remnant, which applies to the people of Israel, also applies to those who remain in hope with the Lord throughout time. The Lord expects this and knows that there will always be those that will remain in faith with Him no matter the circumstances. Can those of us living in the 21st century do any less than the people of God from over 2000 years ago? By understanding what the prophets of the Old Testament were telling the people of Israel, we now have the capability to understand and believe that we do not have to be a remnant of the people of God, but that we can be the people of God. But it is a choice that we make, whether we are of a secular or religious mindset.

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