Our Place in God’s Story Part 5: The Last Days

The Kingdom of GOD God’s People in God’s Place living under God’s Rule/Blessing

JESUS The son of DAVID, the son of ABRAHAM (Matt 1:1) The son of DAVID, the son of ABRAHAM (Matt 1:1)

JESUS “You will conceive and give birth to a son and call him Jesus. He will … be called the son of the Most High. The Lord God will give him the throne of his father David… and his kingdom will never end”- Luke 1:32

JESUS The son of DAVID, the son of ABRAHAM (Matt 1:1) The son of DAVID, the son of ABRAHAM (Matt 1:1)

JESUS “Look, the LAMB of God, who takes away the SIN of the world” (John 1:29) “Look, the LAMB of God, who takes away the SIN of the world” (John 1:29)

JESUS The son of DAVID, the son of ABRAHAM (Matt 1:1) The son of DAVID, the son of ABRAHAM (Matt 1:1) “Look, the LAMB of God, who takes away the SIN of the world” (John 1:29) “Look, the LAMB of God, who takes away the SIN of the world” (John 1:29) “The TIME has come, the KINGDOM of GOD is within reach; REPENT & BELIEVE the good news” (Mark 1:14-15)

4 GOSPELS Matthew, Mark & Luke are called SYNOPTIC gospels Matthew, Mark & Luke are called SYNOPTIC gospels

4 GOSPELS Matthew, Mark & Luke are called SYNOPTIC gospels Matthew, Mark & Luke are called SYNOPTIC gospels Matthew is the most JEWISH and emphasises FULFILMENT Matthew is the most JEWISH and emphasises FULFILMENT

4 GOSPELS Matthew, Mark & Luke are called SYNOPTIC gospels Matthew, Mark & Luke are called SYNOPTIC gospels Matthew is the most JEWISH and emphasises FULFILMENT Matthew is the most JEWISH and emphasises FULFILMENT Mark is PETER’S nephew Mark is PETER’S nephew

4 GOSPELS Matthew, Mark & Luke are called SYNOPTIC gospels Matthew, Mark & Luke are called SYNOPTIC gospels Matthew is the most JEWISH and emphasises FULFILMENT Matthew is the most JEWISH and emphasises FULFILMENT Mark is PETER’S nephew Mark is PETER’S nephew Luke writes for THEOPHILUS Luke writes for THEOPHILUS

4 GOSPELS Matthew, Mark & Luke are called SYNOPTIC gospels Matthew, Mark & Luke are called SYNOPTIC gospels Matthew is the most JEWISH and emphasises FULFILMENT Matthew is the most JEWISH and emphasises FULFILMENT Mark is PETER’S nephew Mark is PETER’S nephew Luke writes for THEOPHILUS Luke writes for THEOPHILUS John emphasises Jesus’ DIVINITY John emphasises Jesus’ DIVINITY

4 GOSPELS Jesus preaches the Kingdom of God, and DEMONSTRATES it Jesus preaches the Kingdom of God, and DEMONSTRATES it

4 GOSPELS Jesus preaches the Kingdom of God, and DEMONSTRATES it Jesus preaches the Kingdom of God, and DEMONSTRATES it People are amazed at his AUTHORITY People are amazed at his AUTHORITY

4 GOSPELS Jesus preaches the Kingdom of God, and DEMONSTRATES it Jesus preaches the Kingdom of God, and DEMONSTRATES it People are amazed at his AUTHORITY People are amazed at his AUTHORITY He tells them to be QUIET as they have the wrong idea about Messiah He tells them to be QUIET as they have the wrong idea about Messiah

4 GOSPELS Jesus preaches the Kingdom of God, and DEMONSTRATES it Jesus preaches the Kingdom of God, and DEMONSTRATES it People are amazed at his AUTHORITY People are amazed at his AUTHORITY He tells them to be QUIET as they have the wrong idea about Messiah He tells them to be QUIET as they have the wrong idea about Messiah Jesus is always dividing people into 2 GROUPS Jesus is always dividing people into 2 GROUPS

4 GOSPELS He focuses on the 12 disciples, and sends them out to PREACH & HEAL He focuses on the 12 disciples, and sends them out to PREACH & HEAL

4 GOSPELS He focuses on the 12 disciples, and sends them out to PREACH & HEAL He focuses on the 12 disciples, and sends them out to PREACH & HEAL Later he sends out 72 to do the same Later he sends out 72 to do the same

4 GOSPELS He focuses on the 12 disciples, and sends them out to PREACH & HEAL He focuses on the 12 disciples, and sends them out to PREACH & HEAL Later he sends out 72 to do the same Later he sends out 72 to do the same After his resurrection, he gives his followers the GREAT COMMISSION: After his resurrection, he gives his followers the GREAT COMMISSION:

4 GOSPELS He focuses on the 12 disciples, and sends them out to PREACH & HEAL He focuses on the 12 disciples, and sends them out to PREACH & HEAL Later he sends out 72 to do the same Later he sends out 72 to do the same After his resurrection, he gives his followers the GREAT COMMISSION: After his resurrection, he gives his followers the GREAT COMMISSION: “All authority on heaven & earth has been given to me. Therefore go and MAKE DISCIPLES of all nations… and surely I am with you always…” (Matt 28:16-20)

4 GOSPELS He focuses on the 12 disciples, and sends them out to PREACH & HEAL He focuses on the 12 disciples, and sends them out to PREACH & HEAL Later he sends out 72 to do the same Later he sends out 72 to do the same After his resurrection, he gives his followers the GREAT COMMISSION: After his resurrection, he gives his followers the GREAT COMMISSION: But WAIT for God’s POWER before you go But WAIT for God’s POWER before you go

ACTS 1 Acts is Luke volume 2, & is also written for THEOPHILUS Acts is Luke volume 2, & is also written for THEOPHILUS

ACTS 1 Acts is Luke volume 2, & is also written for THEOPHILUS Acts is Luke volume 2, & is also written for THEOPHILUS Jesus appears for 40 days, and teaches about the KINGDOM of GOD Jesus appears for 40 days, and teaches about the KINGDOM of GOD

ACTS 1 Acts is Luke volume 2, & is also written for THEOPHILUS Acts is Luke volume 2, & is also written for THEOPHILUS Jesus appears for 40 days, and teaches about the KINGDOM of GOD Jesus appears for 40 days, and teaches about the KINGDOM of GOD He promises them the HOLY SPIRIT: He promises them the HOLY SPIRIT:

ACTS 1 Acts is Luke volume 2, & is also written for THEOPHILUS Acts is Luke volume 2, & is also written for THEOPHILUS Jesus appears for 40 days, and teaches about the KINGDOM of GOD Jesus appears for 40 days, and teaches about the KINGDOM of GOD He promises them the HOLY SPIRIT: He promises them the HOLY SPIRIT: “You will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you, & you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, JUDEA & SAMARIA, and to the ends of the earth”- Acts 1:8

ACTS 2 Tells about the day of PENTECOST Tells about the day of PENTECOST

ACTS 2 Tells about the day of PENTECOST Tells about the day of PENTECOST This fulfils the prophesy to JOEL about the LAST DAYS: This fulfils the prophesy to JOEL about the LAST DAYS:

ACTS 2 Tells about the day of PENTECOST Tells about the day of PENTECOST This fulfils the prophesy to JOEL about the LAST DAYS: This fulfils the prophesy to JOEL about the LAST DAYS: “In the last days I will pour out my Spirit on all people…and everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved”- Acts 2:17

ACTS 2 Tells about the day of PENTECOST Tells about the day of PENTECOST This fulfils the prophesy to JOEL about the LAST DAYS: This fulfils the prophesy to JOEL about the LAST DAYS: “In the last days I will pour out my Spirit on all people…and everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved”- Acts 2:17 Pentecost is the BIRTHDAY of the CHURCH Pentecost is the BIRTHDAY of the CHURCH

3 attacks on the church PERSECUTION PERSECUTION

3 attacks on the church PERSECUTION PERSECUTION HYPOCRISY HYPOCRISY

3 attacks on the church PERSECUTION PERSECUTION HYPOCRISY HYPOCRISY OVER-BUSYNESS OVER-BUSYNESS

The gospel spreads The ETHIOPIAN eunuch The ETHIOPIAN eunuch

The gospel spreads The ETHIOPIAN eunuch The ETHIOPIAN eunuch CORNELIUS CORNELIUS

The gospel spreads The ETHIOPIAN eunuch The ETHIOPIAN eunuch CORNELIUS CORNELIUS SAUL is converted & becomes PAUL; he forms a team with BARNABAS SAUL is converted & becomes PAUL; he forms a team with BARNABAS

MISSIONARY JOURNEYS 1 st journey to the Cyprus & Galatia 1 st journey to the Cyprus & Galatia

MISSIONARY JOURNEYS 1 st journey to the Cyprus & Galatia 1 st journey to the Cyprus & Galatia The letter to the GALATIANS The letter to the GALATIANS

MISSIONARY JOURNEYS 1 st journey to the Cyprus & Galatia 1 st journey to the Cyprus & Galatia The letter to the GALATIANS The letter to the GALATIANS 2 nd journey – cross over to Europe with TIMOTHY & LUKE 2 nd journey – cross over to Europe with TIMOTHY & LUKE

MISSIONARY JOURNEYS 1 st journey to the Cyprus & Galatia 1 st journey to the Cyprus & Galatia The letter to the GALATIANS The letter to the GALATIANS 2 nd journey – cross over to Europe with TIMOTHY & LUKE 2 nd journey – cross over to Europe with TIMOTHY & LUKE They plant churches in PHILIPPI, THESSALONICA & CORINTH (& others) They plant churches in PHILIPPI, THESSALONICA & CORINTH (& others)

MISSIONARY JOURNEYS 3 years in EPHESUS 3 years in EPHESUS

MISSIONARY JOURNEYS 3 years in EPHESUS 3 years in EPHESUS From there he writes CORINTHIANS From there he writes CORINTHIANS

MISSIONARY JOURNEYS 3 years in EPHESUS 3 years in EPHESUS From there he writes CORINTHIANS From there he writes CORINTHIANS From Corinth he writes ROMANS From Corinth he writes ROMANS

MISSIONARY JOURNEYS 3 years in EPHESUS 3 years in EPHESUS From there he writes CORINTHIANS From there he writes CORINTHIANS From Corinth he writes ROMANS From Corinth he writes ROMANS 2 years in prison in Israel - LUKE does his research for his gospel 2 years in prison in Israel - LUKE does his research for his gospel

MISSIONARY JOURNEYS 3 years in EPHESUS 3 years in EPHESUS From there he writes CORINTHIANS From there he writes CORINTHIANS From Corinth he writes ROMANS From Corinth he writes ROMANS 2 years in prison in Israel - LUKE does his research for his gospel 2 years in prison in Israel - LUKE does his research for his gospel Goes to Rome & writes EPHESIANS, COLOSSIANS, PHILIPPIANS, and to TIMOTHY & TITUS Goes to Rome & writes EPHESIANS, COLOSSIANS, PHILIPPIANS, and to TIMOTHY & TITUS

NOW & NOT YET THIS AGE

NOW & NOT YET THIS AGE THE AGE TO COME

NOW & NOT YET THIS AGE THE AGE TO COME

NOW & NOT YET THIS AGE THE AGE TO COME

NOW & NOT YET We have been saved from the PENALTY of sin We have been saved from the PENALTY of sin

NOW & NOT YET We have been saved from the PENALTY of sin We have been saved from the PENALTY of sin We are being saved from the POWER of sin We are being saved from the POWER of sin

NOW & NOT YET We have been saved from the PENALTY of sin We have been saved from the PENALTY of sin We are being saved from the POWER of sin We are being saved from the POWER of sin We will be saved from the PRESENCE of sin We will be saved from the PRESENCE of sin

NOW & NOT YET We have been saved from the PENALTY of sin We have been saved from the PENALTY of sin We are being saved from the POWER of sin We are being saved from the POWER of sin We will be saved from the PRESENCE of sin We will be saved from the PRESENCE of sin Until Jesus returns we have a job to do Until Jesus returns we have a job to do