The Road to Shalom
Feb 25, 2021
When it comes to the One Story of the One God, unfortunately, many believers have their bookmark stuck in the wrong place. They've know some of the Story, but not the whole Story. And as a result, there are counterfeit stories that captivate some of us.
Drawing on his metaphor of a Five Act Play from the previous two episodes, Fran explores what happens when we get stuck at the wrong spot in God's Story, and lose track of why we're still here, even though our eternal destiny is secure. What does God want us to do while we wait for the return of Jesus, anyway? Is He pleased that we spend our money, time, and resources in fellowship with one another, worshipping the One who redeemed us?
What if there was one thing we can do now, but can't do in eternity? And what if this "one thing" is the "very thing" that explains our presence on earth? The larger world has adopted a Choose Your Own Adventure approach to life. Deciding what's important, and then finding the most efficient and rapid w…