Sermon “…In Order To Plant the Heavens…” Neal Parker

“…In Order To Plant The Heavens…” Psalms 90:1-4, Psalms 90:1-4, –God is temporal, but everlasting

According to scientists, the Earth is estimated to be over 10 billion years old. According to scientists, the Earth is estimated to be over 10 billion years old. “…In Order To Plant The Heavens…” It appears for mankind, it has been about 6,000 years since Adam and Eve. It appears for mankind, it has been about 6,000 years since Adam and Eve.

“…In Order To Plant The Heavens…” “God’s operations are huge!”. “God’s operations are huge!”.  Distances in space are measured in light years  86,000 miles per second = speed of light  5 Million miles a minute  309 Million miles an hour  The closes star (excluding the Sun) is 4.6 light years

“…In Order To Plant The Heavens… Ephesians 1:3-12 Ephesians 1:3-12 –He chose us before the foundation of the world –Purpose to be blameless and holy before Him –View to an administration suitable for the fullness of the times…

“…In Order To Plant The Heavens… I Peter 1:18-20 I Peter 1:18-20 –Redeemed by the blood of Jesus Christ God’s Plan of Salvation God’s Plan of Salvation –Passover –Passover : Repentance, baptism, and acceptance of Jesus Christ as our personal savior.

“…In Order To Plant The Heavens… God’s Plan of Salvation God’s Plan of Salvation –Unleavened Bread –Unleavened Bread: Desire and effort to come out of sin (which is breaking the commandments of God). –Pentecost –Pentecost : God's gift of His Holy Spirit to help us overcome our sins. –Trumpets –Trumpets: Climactic endtime Day of the Lord and the return of Jesus Christ as King of kings over all the earth, with resurrection of the Saints.

“…In Order To Plant The Heavens… God’s Plan of Salvation God’s Plan of Salvation –Atonement –Atonement : Banishment of Satan, allowing unity between mankind and the Almighty Creator God through Jesus Christ, the High Priest. –Feast of Tabernacles –Feast of Tabernacles : Thousand-year reign of Jesus Christ on earth, with man living in peace and happiness God's Way.

“…In Order To Plant The Heavens… God’s Plan of Salvation God’s Plan of Salvation –Last Great Day –Last Great Day: Resurrection of all the dead who never knew the truth. They will all have an opportunity for salvation. –Then, What? –Then, What?:

“…In Order To Plant The Heavens…  “The After”… I John 3:1-3 I John 3:1-3 –…we will be like Him. Genesis 1:26-27 Genesis 1:26-27 –“Let Us make man in Our image, according to Our likeness, and let them rule over the fish of the sea…God created Man in His Own image, in the image of God created him; male and female He created them.”

“…In Order To Plant The Heavens…  “The After”… Hebrews 1:1-3 Hebrews 1:1-3 –…has spoken of us in His Son, whom He appointed heir of all things… Revelation 20:13-15 Revelation 20:13-15 –Following the Great White Throne Judgment comes the destruction of Death and those names not found in the Book of Life, in the lake of fire.

“…In Order To Plant The Heavens…  “The After”… II Peter 3:10-13 II Peter 3:10-13 –Melting of the elements of this approximately 10 billion years old earth with intense fire and heat. –New heavens and a new earth, in which righteousness dwells.

“…In Order To Plant The Heavens…  “The After”… Romans 8:16-23 Romans 8:16-23 Hebrews 1:10-12 Hebrews 1:10-12 Revelation 21:1-6 Revelation 21:1-6

“…In Order To Plant The Heavens…  Possible Summary of Events:  God's plans were finished before He ever began.  He then created angels to assist Him in carrying out that plan. angels  He then created the universe we now live in, so the angels could be trained and tested.

“…In Order To Plant The Heavens…  Possible Summary of Events:  After a measure of training, He established Satan and one-third of the angels on earth to prepare it for the creation of man.  One-third of the angels rebelled, and went to war against God, and severely damaged much of the universe.

“…In Order To Plant The Heavens…  Possible Summary of Events:  God then repaired the damaged universe and made it suitable for mankind to live, be trained, and tested in.  Before the Tribulation and Day of the Lord are over, mankind will have succeeded in creating a great deal of destruction of the earth.

“…In Order To Plant The Heavens…  Possible Summary of Events:  Regardless of mankind's rebellion, God's purpose goes on.  Following the Millennium and the 2 nd and 3 rd resurrections, God will completely destroy this present universe.resurrections

“…In Order To Plant The Heavens…  Possible Summary of Events:  Following that, He will create a new heaven and a new earth, move His capitol city here, and planet Earth will be permanent headquarters of everything that God has created and the launching pad for all that lies beyond in God's great purpose.

“…In Order To Plant The Heavens…  “The After”… Isaiah 51:1-2, 5-6, 9-11, 16 Isaiah 51:1-2, 5-6, 9-11, 16 –According to Strong’s Concordance, “Plant” or “Establish” / “To strike in / Fix”

“…In Order To Plant The Heavens…  “The After”… Isaiah 51:16 Isaiah 51:16 –Holman Christian Standard Bible I have put My words in your mouth, and covered you in the shadow of My hand, in order to plant the heavens, to found the earth, and to say to Zion, "You are My people."Holman Christian Standard Bible

“…In Order To Plant The Heavens…  “The After”… Isaiah 51:16 Isaiah 51:16 –Jubilee Bible 2000 That has placed my words in thy mouth, and I have covered thee with the shadow of my hand, that thou may plant the heavens and lay the foundations of the earth and say unto Zion, Thou art my people.Jubilee Bible 2000

“…In Order To Plant The Heavens…  “The After”… Isaiah 51:16 Isaiah 51:16 –Douay-Rheims Bible I have put my words in thy mouth, and have protected thee in the shadow of my hand, that thou mightest plant the heavens, and found the earth: and mightest say to Sion: Thou art my people.Douay-Rheims Bible

“…In Order To Plant The Heavens…  “The After”… Isaiah 51:16 Isaiah 51:16 –Young's Literal Translation And I put My words in thy mouth, And with the shadow of My hand have covered thee, To plant the heavens, and to found earth, And to say to Zion, 'My people art thou.'Young's Literal Translation