Today's episode continues to look at the subject of the Presence of God by considering the manner in which God's presence appears in the middle of the bible "bookends": Genesis 1-2 & Rev. 21-22. With the fall of man in Genesis 3, man is separated and exiled from the primary place that God dwelt with man, namely Eden. This banishment is truly the apex of the curse that resulted from Adam's rebellion. Yet, even in God's judgment, there is mercy. God proves to be greater than Adam's sin and through covenants, and particularly the theme of "altars," God take steps to ensure that man could once again return to the presence of God.
Scriptures: Gen. 1-2; Rev. 21-22; Gen. 3:22-24; Gen. 17:7; Ex. 6:7; Ezk. 36:28; Rev. 21:3; Gen. 3:21; Gen. 4:1-4; Gen. 8:20; Rom. 6:23.
Music: "On My Way," by Justin Jollie.
Produced: Samuel Romano
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