Big Picture: The Ram (or) The Son & Sacrifice of Promise

Isaac's birth to Abraham & Sarah is a miracle in itself. But then God asks Abraham to sacrifice his promised son. He believes that God will be faithful to His promise, that He is able to raise people even from the dead. So Abraham obeys, and God provides a sacrifice for Himself: Jesus, the true Son of Promise. This talk is the seventh in our series Big Picture: looking at The Narrative--God's story. February 26, 2012.


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Big Picture: The King-Priest (or) The Order of Melchizidek

After Abraham rescues his nephew Lot from the enemy kings, he encounters Melchizidek, King of Salem, priest of God Most High. Abraham offers him a tenth of the spoils and he blesses Abraham. The author of Hebrews tells us the Melchizidek is a picture of Jesus: greater than Abraham and Levi. King of Righteousness. King of Peace. This talk is the sixth in our series Big Picture: looking at The Narrative--God's story. February 19, 2012.

Big Picture: The Promise (or) The Faithfulness of God

God told Abraham to leave his home, leave his family, and travel to a land that he had never seen. God said, 'trust Me,' and Abraham did. And through his descendants--through Jesus--God promised to bless all the families of the earth. God is faithful in His promises. This talk is the fifth in our series Big Picture: looking at The Narrative--God's story. February 12, 2012.


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Big Picture: The Tower (or) Hope for the Nations

Although it seems like there is only judgement at the Tower of Babel, we see God's mercy, and the beginning of his plan for the nations. His heart has always been to redeem people from every people and tribe and tongues, and we see in Revelation that that is exactly what He does. So there is hope--hope for everyone. Hope for the nations. This talk is the fourth in our series Big Picture: looking at The Narrative--God's story. February 5, 2012.


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Big Picture: The Flood (or) The Door is Still Open

God's wrath for sin is real. But even in His judgement, He extends salvation to those who will believe in His promises. The story of Noah is the third in our series: Big Picture: looking at The Narrative--God's story. January 29, 2012

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Big Picture: The Fall (or) The Story of Reconciliation

The story is simple but beautiful: Adam sinned and man was separated from God. But Jesus has come to bring us back together: to reconcile us to Him. And now He calls us to be bring the good news of this reconciliation to the world. This talk is the second in our series Big Picture: looking at The Narrative--God's story. January 22, 2012.

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Big Picture: The Beginning (or) The Image of God

God is Creator. There is no doubt about it. In His creation, He fully displays His power and creativity. He made good things--valuable things--and we need to treat them that way. Our story is about more than just us; we are all part of something much bigger than ourselves. This talk is the first in our series Big Picture: looking at The Narrative--God's story. January 8, 2012.

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