Come & See All That God Is Doing
Nate Gangwer - 1/22/2023
Key Passage: Psalm 66
Psalm 66:5 (HCSB): Come and see the wonders of God; His acts for humanity are awe-inspiring.
Restoration
Wrong view: cherubs and harps
Correct view: Restoration
Revelation 21 - a new heaven and earth
A picture of physical restoration
Revelation 7:9 - people of every nation and tongue, worshipping God.
a beautiful picture of unity and diversity.
“When life is hard, put heaven on the other side of the scale”
Redemption
Access
“Redemption is not just a ticket into Heaven”
Not just mercy, but grace.
2 Corinthians 5:17 - new creations!
Adoption
We are called sons and daughters
There’s a big difference between being invited over for dinner and being part of the family
Romans 8 - We can call God “Abba” Father
We are co-heirs with Christ
Reconciliation
Why should we care about the poor?
Guilt? The overwhelming testimony of scripture?
Because of what Jesus has done for us and because of the way God sees us.
If we can understand how God cares for us we can care for others.
Join the family business!
2 Corinthians 5 - God is reconciling the world to Himself. We have the ministry of reconciliation.
Matthew 6: May God’s will be done on earth as it is in heaven
shalowm (Hebrew: שָׁלוֹם) - a very broad term that means health, security, tranquility, good condition, success, comfort, and more.
it has layers of meaning related to peace.
Not just peace but full reconciliation
“The voice and the power of the gospel is reconciliation”
working by our own power = walking around with a candle
Living in God’s power = allowing God to blow out the candles Ava turn on the lights.
Come and see all that God is doing!