Introduction
Then and Now
The Future We Expect Affects How We Live Now
Two Snapshots
First Picture
The Lion and the Lamb Rev 5
People Destined to Reign
Through the Bible
Beginning Gen 1:26-28
Middle Psalm 8
End
Rev 5:10
Fascinating Hints
Matt 19:28; 1 Cor 6:1-3; Luke 19:16-17
Summary
Responsibility; Initiative; Reward; Advancement
Reign Redefined
Two Similar Passages Matt 20:20-28; Luke 22:25-30
Reign Language Both Rejected and Affirmed
Different Kingdom Has Different Value System
Jesus the Model
Then and Now Responsibility + Service
Then and Now How to Live
Examples 1 Co 15:58; Col 3:22-4:1
Command Enthusiastic, Responsible Service
Balance Both Initiative and Service
Then and Now Logic
Then Responsible Partner <> Answer to Lion & Lamb
Now Responsibility, Initiative <> Expressed in Service