Episode 5: Dispensations and the Meta-Narrative of History

Is the Bible just a collection of spiritual truths—or is it a divinely structured story with a beginning, middle, and soon-coming end?

In this pivotal episode of Footsteps of the Messiah, we step back to see the full canvas of redemptive history—seven divine dispensations, one sovereign Author, and a single thread that ties it all together: the summing up of all things in Christ (Ephesians 1:10).

Before we move forward on the prophetic timeline, we look back to understand how God governs history. What is a dispensation? Why do they matter? And how do they help us read prophecy with clarity, not confusion?

We’ll explore:

• The biblical foundation for dispensational theology
• The seven stewardships of history from Eden to the Kingdom
• Why distinguishing Israel and the Church matters for interpreting prophecy
• How progressive revelation unfolds without contradiction
• What it means to live faithfully in the Age of Grace—awaiting the next event: the Rapture

Whether you’re a Bible teacher seeking structure or a faithful forager longing to connect the dots, this episode offers a roadmap through Scripture’s epic narrative—and shows why prophecy is preparation, not speculation.

Key Verse:

“unto the summing up of all things in Christ, things in the heavens and things on the earth.” — Ephesians 1:10 (LSB)

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