Jim Welch - June 2, 2024
The New Jerusalem
Near the beginning of the story of the Bible, a man named Cain becomes jealous of his brother, who is getting God’s favor. He is warned to keep his anger in check, but he caves and murders his brother. As a result, Cain is sent into the wilderness. And there, he builds the first city in the story of the Bible. What is the story of cities in the Bible? The Bible opens in a garden and ends with a garden in a city. What’s that all about? We will explore the stories of several great cities in the Bible and learn what they teach us about God and His plan for humanity.
From Series: "The City"
Near the beginning of the story of the Bible, a man named Cain becomes jealous of his brother, who is getting God’s favor. He is warned to keep his anger in check, but he caves and murders his brother. As a result, Cain is sent into the wilderness. And there, he builds the first city in the story of the Bible. What is the story of cities in the Bible? The Bible opens in a garden and ends with a garden in a city. What’s that all about? We will explore the stories of several great cities in the Bible and learn what they teach us about God and His plan for humanity.
