Time

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 Matthew 1:1-17; Genesis 1:1, John 1:1; 1 John 1:1

Time. It is something that we cannot control, we cannot wish away, or speak into existence. Once we spend our time we cannot get it back. We operate within time yet the Lord; He is not ruled by it. 

We can compartmentalize the stories of the Bible in this way. The Old Testament and the New. People, rather than historical and real become stories and isolated events, rather than the grand workings of God's redemptive plan. 

As we press forward, I encourage you to take a step back. As we look at the genealogy in depth look and the breadth and depth and details of it. James Boice puts is so well, "It is a helpful corrective for the way we often think. Isn't it true that we tend to think of the great acts of God in history as being rather sudden."

Every moment is held and purposeful. Psalm 139 is an amazing reminder to us, that He numbered our days as yet there were none. And God orchestrated the coming of His Son to perfect fullness of time. 

As we press forward I pray you are dazzled by the perfect orchestration of the Lord in His wisdom and time "...when had fully come, God sent his Son, born of a woman, born under law, to redeem those under law, that we might receive the full rights of sons. (Galatians 4:4-5)."

Sermon for next week:

Prepared in Ancient History-Sinclair Ferguson (Very first sermon that comes up)

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