Every human being today lives at the nexus of the old and the new. 1 The “end times” are already and not yet. Like the Early Church, we find ourselves living in that tension of “realization and expectation.” 2 The question of whether we are living in the last days is answered without the slightest vagueness by the New Testament authors: “Long ago, at many times and in many ways, God spoke to our fathers by the prophets, but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son” (Hebrews 1:2). “God chose him as your ransom long before the world began, but he has now revealed him to you in these last days” ( 1 Peter 1:20 NLT). Learning to live in the tension of “the already and the not yet” of the End Times is no blind faith to be taken lightly, but rather faithful living to be cultivated prayerfully. For Advent , the best lived-in description of discussing the End Times—is a season of waiting. And waiting is not what we...
During my last message of the “Real Questions People Ask” series, I ended it by teaching about the Bible itself. In the final moments of the message, I gave a quick tour of how God reveals Himself in every book of the Bible. Several have asked for it, so here you go. Genesis – Creator & promised Redeemer Exodus – the Passover Lamb Leviticus – High Priest Numbers – water in the desert Deuteronomy – He becomes the curse for us Joshua – Commander of the army of the Lord Judges – delivers us from injustice Ruth – our Kinsman-Redeemer 1 Samuel – all in one, He is the Prophet/Priest/King 2 Samuel – King of grace & love 1 Kings – a Ruler greater than Solomon 2 Kings – the powerful prophet 1 Chronicles – Son of David that is coming to rule 2 Chronicles – the King who reigns eternally Ezra – Priest proclaiming freedom Nehemiah – the One who restores what is broken down Esther – Protector of his people Job – Mediator between God and man Psalms –...
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