The lion and the lamb  -  Aug 19, 2007

Handouts:  Outline (PDF) 

Audio: LionLamb.MP3

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