Bible in Context

It’s week four. God rescues his people from Egypt and forms a people for himself from the descendants of Abraham, and others who want to follow their God, Yahweh. God makes a covenant with them at Sinai that defines the future roll and purpose of Israel and God’s rescue operation for this world. Exodus 19:3-6 is the anchor passage. Knowing it will help you understand the trajectory of the Bible.

After disinheriting the nations, God chooses a man named Abram (later to be called Abraham) through whom he is going to go about blessing all people of the world. It’s the third key passage of the Old Testament. Today hits Genesis 12:1-3.

Today hits key passage #2: Genesis 3:14-15. Humanity falls. The conflict is set. Mortal conflict between humanity and the forces of evil begins. But evil won’t triumph in the end. God will finish what he started and work through humanity to bring about what he started in creation.

The OT is long and confusing. Many people lose heart after trying to read it. It's also foundational. Its storyline and theogy can be summarized in seven key passages. Today we tackle the first: Genesis 1:26-28. Anchored in the story of creation, it's the purpose of humanity.

We come to the end of Revelation with Jesus’s final words, “Yes, I am coming soon.” It’s been nearly 2000 years since he said these words. Today digs into how to live with a “soon” mindset when Jesus is long in coming, what it meant for the seven churches of Revelation, and what it means for us today. 

Revelation 21-22 show what eternal life will be like. It’s not just heaven. It’s a new heaven and new earth. Eden restored. Today traces the theme of the entire Bible, leading from Eden to the fall to God’s rescue operation to restore that which was broken. It’s what Revelation 21-22 is all about.

Revelation is about hope. Chapters 21-22 point to a new heaven and new earth. Today dives into a resurrected eternity and how many mistakenly trade it for dying and going to heaven.

1000 years, two deaths, two resurrections, Satan unleashed, and a great white throne. Today dives back into Revelation 20, along with four different ways Christians have sought to interpret these events.

Revelation 20. Satan is chained, a 1000 year reign, and a great white throne of judgment. What’s it all about? When does it take place. Part 1 of a look at a chapter that sets the tone for all kinds of end-time scenarios.

Revelation 19. Jesus returns and with it comes the fairy-tale ending God’s people are yearning for. The dragon is slain. The conquering hero triumphs. The long-awaited wedding comes to pass. It’s about the hope and perspective God wants for all people.