Covenant and Kingdom
Lent Series
Can you see the forest for the trees? That well known expression describes the problem we sometimes have in seeing the big picture because we are bogged down in the details of the little picture. If we could just step back and see the big picture, we’d better understand how all the little pieces fit together.
Can we see the forest of the Bible for all the trees? The Bible is a big book. Very big. Because of that we sometimes find it intimidating. Or confusing. How do all these stories, teachings and poetry fit together? We know that it is about Jesus and our response to Him. But we need more than that to make sense of it all. What is the big picture? What is the forest? If I could better see the forest, I would better understand the trees. And myself. And my God.
There is a big picture in the Bible. Overarching themes that when understood help us in understanding the truth of Scripture, and applying it to our lives.
Think of it is as DNA. Every cell in your body has DNA, which describes and defines you physically. This double spiral runs through every cell of your body. There is DNA that runs through the Bible. One strand is Covenant, one strand is Kingdom. There is a warp and a weft of this richly woven fabric of Scripture. There is longitude and latitude that God has drawn for your life. There are two themes that will give you the big picture.
This big picture of Scripture is Covenant and Kingdom. What do we mean by this? Covenant is about relationship. Kingdom is about responsibility. Covenant is about being. Kingdom is about doing. Covenant is about identity. Kingdom is about representing. Click here for more information.
Our Lent series this year is called Covenant and Kingdom. This will be the focus on the Sundays of Lent as well as the Wednesday evenings.
This will be an immersive series:
- There is a book to read throughout this series. Covenant and Kingdom by Mike Breen. We will have some copies available for purchase. You can also order it here:http://weare3dm.com/store/covenant-kingdom-the-dna-of-the-bible-paperback. It is also available as a Kindle or Nook book for $9.99. Click here for more information and a reading schedule.
- We will be focusing on these themes during worship throughout Lent. (Keep in mind that if you miss a week, you can always catch up by watching or listening to the sermon on the St. John’s website.)
- February 17 – Abraham and the Covenant
- February 24 – Joseph and the Kingdom
- March 3 – Moses
- March 10 – Jesus and the temptation
- March 17 – Jesus and the Cross
- March 24 – Jesus, Paul and the Church
- The following Wednesday evenings will provide further application of those themes, as well as opportunity for small group discussion
