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Why did Jesus die?

Creation

Creation Fall

The Cross Colossians 1:19-20 What did Jesus come to reconcile?

Creation Fall Cross

Creation Fall Cross The Return

Creation Fall Cross Second Coming

What has gone wrong?

Sacred-Secular Divide

Sacred-Secular Divide GOD Spiritual Moral *Faith *Grace *Missions *Ethics Sacred * Theology * Evangelism * Discipleship * Devotions Natural This is the understanding of the gospel that many grew up with – we call it the sacred secular divide. It implies that some things are important (the Spiritual part of life such as faith, theology, devotions, ministry) and some things are less important (the Physical part of life such as politics, arts, business, science, reason, etc.). However this is a lie. We see the impact of this lie in many areas. (Add a few relevant examples) Spiritual Disciplines Spiritual Warfare Sundays Physical * Works * Reason * Business * Politics Secular * Science * Economics * Mass Media * The Arts ‘Physical’ Ministries Social Justice Weekdays

Small Group Discussion What do these verses say about how we should live before God? 1 Corinthians 10:31 Colossians 3:17, Colossians 3:23 1 Peter 4:11 Psalm 24:1  

Coram Deo: before the face of God Faith Science Business Missions Justice Art / Music Devotional Life Bread Reason Theology Ethics Politics Evangelism Nature Community Service Gospel

Sacred-Secular Divide GOD Spiritual Moral *Faith *Grace *Missions *Ethics Sacred * Theology * Evangelism * Discipleship * Devotions Natural This is the understanding of the gospel that many grew up with – we call it the sacred secular divide. It implies that some things are important (the Spiritual part of life such as faith, theology, devotions, ministry) and some things are less important (the Physical part of life such as politics, arts, business, science, reason, etc.). However this is a lie. We see the impact of this lie in many areas. (Add a few relevant examples) Spiritual Disciplines Spiritual Warfare Sundays Physical * Works * Reason * Business * Politics Secular * Science * Economics * Mass Media * The Arts ‘Physical’ Ministries Social Justice Weekdays

Small Group Discussion What are some other examples of the impact of believing that God is only concerned with some areas of life?

Our lives became divided

Our vision became small

We made God seem small

We lost the importance of serving the vulnerable

Sacred-Secular Divide GOD Spiritual Moral *Faith *Grace *Missions *Ethics Sacred * Theology * Evangelism * Discipleship * Devotions Natural This is the understanding of the gospel that many grew up with – we call it the sacred secular divide. It implies that some things are important (the Spiritual part of life such as faith, theology, devotions, ministry) and some things are less important (the Physical part of life such as politics, arts, business, science, reason, etc.). However this is a lie. We see the impact of this lie in many areas. (Add a few relevant examples) Spiritual Disciplines Spiritual Warfare Sundays Physical * Works * Reason * Business * Politics Secular * Science * Economics * Mass Media * The Arts ‘Physical’ Ministries Social Justice Weekdays

The way we address poverty was impacted

Our goals changed Even wholistic ministry

Coram Deo: before the face of God Faith Science Business Missions Justice Art / Music Devotional Life Bread Reason Theology Ethics Politics Evangelism Nature Community Service Gospel

An Integrated Approach

A new goal: God’s glory

A new goal: To Build God’s Kingdom

A new motive: to love and serve

A new motive: to steward wisely

Personal Reflection Ask God to show you what He wants you to learn from this lesson. What are some of the implications for your life and ministry?