How did God prepare His people for battle?\n 1. He removed the shame of a past generation (5:1-9).\n 2. He extended His promise to a new generation (5:10-12).\n\nHow does God prepare His people for Kingdom Work?\n 1. He removes the shame of our past (5:1-9).\n 2. He extends His promise to our future (5:10-12).