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SONGS IN THE BORDERLANDS

“The Dream of God” Revelation 21 & 22 . SONGS IN THE BORDERLANDS . “The Dream of God”. God clearly shows us his intentions for humanity. He tells us what his dream for us is, what his goal is for our lives and for his creation and then he invites us to participate in bringing it about. .

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SONGS IN THE BORDERLANDS

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  1. “The Dream of God” Revelation 21 & 22 SONGS IN THE BORDERLANDS

  2. “The Dream of God” • God clearly shows us his intentions for humanity. He tells us what his dream for us is, what his goal is for our lives and for his creation and then he invites us to participate in bringing it about.

  3. “The Dream of God” • “for all have sinned and (continually) fall short of the glory (standard) of God” Romans 3:23 • “the wages (consequences, results) of sin is death • Romans 6:23 • but the gift (promise, song) of God (free for all who ask) is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.”

  4. “The Dream of God” • Where is it all going? – the answer is RESURRECTION • “the act of causing something that has ended or been forgotten or lost to exist again, to be used again, to be remade or restored.”

  5. “The Dream of God” Revelation 21 & 22 • What has God put there? • What has God removed?

  6. “The Dream of God” • The resurrection of Jesus began the process of declaring what God had in store for us. It was and is a foretaste of what is to come. • Revelation 21 and 22 is • “the dream of God for humanity.”

  7. The Dream of God • 1. A new city: a place where all God’s people can find a home and an identity. • 2. A new access: there is no longer any temple because now we have total access to God – no restrictions. • 3. A new light: everything is illuminated. The darkness people experience is dispelled.

  8. The Dream of God 4. A new security: the doors are unlocked. There is no need for human security. God is our security. • 5. A new life: the river represents eternal life and healing that is there for all people. • 6. A new responsibility: all of God’s people will see and serve God face to face

  9. “The Dream of God” • When you look at our city: • What needs what need to be removed? • What needs to be established? • How can we as the people of God help bring that about?

  10. “The Dream of God” Revelation 21 & 22 SONGS IN THE BORDERLANDS

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