The lead up to the leap of faith.A persuasive message that speaks to something inside us. Romans 10:17The message of salvation in Christ runs through the Bible. It produces faith in those who see it.John 5:39Luke 24:26-27,44-45Threads that tie together in ChristThe sacrifices of atonementA law giver like Moses…Colossians 2:17Physical family → spiritual familyEarthly family → heavenly nationPhysical deliverance → spiritual deliverance…Redemption is realized in Jesus Christ. Ephesians 1:7The end of the story of redemptionRevelation 20-22A story with a beginning, middle, and end.Revelation 20:10 – Satan deceived Eve; Christ defeated Satan; Satan will be judged.Revelation 20:11 – The world was cursed; Christ came into the world to save man; the world is destroyed.Revelation 20:12-12 – Adam brought death; Christ overcame death; all will be raised.Revelation 21:1-2 – Physical Jerusalem; spiritual Jerusalem; heavenly JerusalemRevelation 21:3 – Tabernacle, God dwells with Israel; the church, the temple of God; God’s people dwell with Him fully in HeavenRevelation 21:4 – A curse inflicted; a curse borne; a curse removed.Revelation 21:4-5,9-14 – 12 tribes; 12 apostles; the glorified people of God.Revelation 21:15-16,21-22,24 – Nations divided; nations invited; nations redeemed.Revelation 22:1 – Rivers of Eden; …Revelation 22:2 – Tree of life; the tree that gives back life; the tree of life.Revelation 22:3 – Sacrificial lamb; the lamb of God; the lamb who reigns.Revelation 22:4,14 – Cleansing of the priests; washing of regenerating; washed in the blood of the Lamb.Revelation 22:16,20-21ConclusionThe story of redemption began in Eden and will end in Heaven.In Jesus, God provided deliverance from the curse of sin and death.When we see the story woven and tied together it produces faith in us.How will the story end for you?