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THEME: RESTORATION

All of history follows the arc of Gods story. The original creabut Christ made it his mission to restore humanity to himMuslims is part of his overarching plan to rescue the creatio

At the end of this lesson:

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Two Views of History

1. Mans view is man-centered.

Man is in charge. God serves man.

Humanity has the nal authority.

2. Gods view is God-centered.

God is in charge. Man serves God.

God reveals his Word to humanity.

Act I: Creation

God created humans in his image to be th

intimate relationship and fellowship with t

put natural laws in place over the universe.

Three Characteristics of Creation:

Act II: Corruption

Corruption entered history through sin an

dysfunction between heaven and earth an

vertically and horizontally. Humans continu

gap between them and God by their own eff

This chapter will reorient you with the flow ofGods cosmic creating, intervening, redeem-ing, restoring, and reuniting of fractured,fallen humanity and creation.

God is at war. Satan is the ob

to many. False religion, cults,

strategies of Satan. One of th

and less conspicuous is the c

Objectives

It will ground you condently in the mission of the Church from Godsview of culture, mankind, and history instead of mans view, as seenthrough sociology, anthropology, and science.

It will lead you through the Bible f rom Genesis to Revelation, covenantsto the cross, demonstrating the relentless missionary nature of God andhow the Church is to bear witness to what Christ has already providedfor alienated, lost people.

It will tell the epic story of Satans war against God and humanity, Christsvictory over death and sin on the cross, and Satans sure and nal defeat.

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or contaminnocent

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had a good purpose.

1. USEFUL:

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The Plot

Its a love story between God and his bride, the human race, whom he created in his

image to have an intimate fellowship with him. Satan, Gods enemy, kidnapped Gods

bride, with her consent and cooperation.

God plans a rescue operation and promises to bring his bride back if she is willing.

God fullls his promise and embarks on the dangerous mission. The bride is rescued,

restored, and prepared for the great wedding. Their relationship is fully restored, and

the enemy is utterly defeated.

The Flow of History

Old Testament: Old Covenant New Testament: New Covenant

CreationCorruptionCovenantsRedemptionRe-creation/RestorationReunion


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Three Major Crises in Human History:

Act III: Covenants

God forges a series of covenants to reverse the effects of corruption and to restore his

broken relationship with humanity. He takes it on himself to help humans recover

from the effects of corruption in their minds and hearts. The drama takes centuries of

revelations, during which God raises up a series of emissaries to call people to return to

him. Humans continue to rebel and prove that all human efforts to get rid of corruption

are futile. At the appropriate time, God takes on human form and rescues his bride from

the enemy who had kidnapped his beloved (Hebrews 1:1-3).

Old Covenant: The calling of Abraham to bring the nations back to God

Gods Part: Promise of Blessing

1. Personal:

I will bless you; I will make your name great... (Genesis 12:2)

2. National:

I will make you into a great nation you will be a blessing. (Genesis 12:2)

3. International:

All peoples on earth will be blessed through you. (Genesis 12:3)

God is at war. Satan is the obvious enemy. How he worksis not as obvious to many. False religion, cults, idolatry anddeception are some of the obvious strategies of Satan. Oneof the most destructive strategies that is more sly and less

conspicuous is the conspiracy of the nations.

Georges Houssney, Conspiracy of the Nations

Mans Part

1. Obedien

2. Trust (G

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Branches

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B. Jaco

C. Mos

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3. WHOLE:2.PURE:1. MANS FALL:

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Man-centeredsolutions and aconspiracy againstGod(Genesis11:1- 9)

Contamination bysin, leading to evilhearts and minds(Genesis 5:6).

Separation betweenGod and man, manand his fellow man(Cain and Abel,Genesis 3-4)

2 Kings 23:1- 4

Isaiah 44:22

Jeremiah 31:31-34

Luke 1:68, 3:6, 22:2

Romans 3:24

Galatians 3:13-14

Ephesians 1:7-10

Colossians 1:14

Hebrews 8:7-10

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Act IV: Redemption

The New Covenant comes through Abrahams physical branch, Jesus, who brings

redemption by his blood sacrice. Human original sin is cancelled. Jesus is the substitute

that satises Gods justice and love. Jesus is the messenger of the New Covenant (Malachi

3:1), which brings salvation, forgiveness of sins, and justication before God.

For this reason Christ is the mediator of a New Covenant, that those who are called may

receive the promised eternal inheritance now that he has died as a ransom (redemption

in Greek) to set them free from the sins committed under the Old Covenant.

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Act V: Re-creation/Restoration

The work of redemption is to reverse the curs

man according to the original purpose and

supernatural regeneration by the Spirit of G

Children born not of natural descent... but

See also:

John 3:3

2 Corinthians 5:17

1 Peter 1:23

God brings redeemed mankind through a tra

his image within corrupted humans.

And we, who with unveiled faces all reec

into his likeness with ever-increasing glor

Spirit.

2 Corinthians 3:18

He must remain in heaven until the time c

promised long ago through his holy prophe

Acts 3:21

After this I will return and rebuild David

will restore it, that the remnant of men m

bear my name, says the Lord, who does the

Acts 15:16-18


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Putting It All Together

I have set before you l ife and death... now choosDeuteronomy 30:19

The great celebration in heaven: After this I loocould number, from every nation, from all tribes athrone and before the Lamb, clothed in white robRevelation 7:9

The triumph of Gods kingdom: The kingdom ofand of his Christ, and he will reign for ever and ev

Revelation 11:15

CREATION

Image of God

Life

Light

Good/Sinless

Unity

Whole

Perfect

God Alone

CORRUPTION

Contaminated

Death

Darkness

Evil//Sinful

Scattering

Broken

Imperfect

Idolatry

...the new self, which is being renewed in knowledge in the image of its Creator.

Colossians 3:10

Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly

we are being renewed day by day.

2 Corinthians 4:16

Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the rst heaven and the rst earth had

passed away, and there was no longer any sea.

Revelation 21:1

He who was seated on the throne said, I am making everything new!

Revelation 21:5

Act VI: Reunion/Gathering the Nations

Our role in Gods cosmic drama is to be gatherers of Gods sheep from all nations. In

the end, Gods kingdom will triumph and all the elect will glorify the King of kings and

Lord of lords. A great feast will be celebrated, and the Bride of Christ will be gathered

to her husband.

I have other sheep I must bring them also.

John 10:16

Jesus reconciled us, and we reconcile others to him.

2 Corinthians 5: 17-20

But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be

my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.

Acts 1:8

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DiscussionQuestions

1. What were the characteristics of th

in it? How did corruption come into th

consequences for humanity?

2. How does the New Covenant diff

role in it, and what is mans role? How

3. How are you a part of the cosmic d

part of it?


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God and man, man and the creatures over wh

one to another.

Consider this staggering reality: God came

fellowship and conversations with Adam a

discuss? Did they laugh? Did the man and wo

Did God survey his work for Adam and Eve

There is an ordering of creation that calls us

been restored to God through Christ and ha

Lord in the cool of the evening. In addition

discipline of cool of the evening devotions

The Lord of the Universe is always communic

Be still, watch, and listen. Reect back to G

day. Put all to rest because God is in control

tomorrow will ow out of your rest today in

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