Redemption Through the Family Tree of Jesus

Devotional

Day 1: The Unfinished Story of Humanity

The story of Adam and Eve is not merely a historical account but an ongoing narrative that involves all of humanity. It sets the stage for understanding our role in God's creation and His plan for redemption. Despite the fall, God's plot for our lives remains good, and we are invited to participate in His story. This narrative is foundational, highlighting the inherent goodness of creation and the introduction of sin through disobedience. Yet, it is not the end of the story. Jesus, the new and true Adam, enters the scene to rewrite the narrative, offering redemption and hope through His life, death, and resurrection. Understanding this plot is crucial, as it reminds us that despite the chaos and brokenness we witness in the world, God's creation is fundamentally good. [15:12]

Genesis 3:15 (ESV): "I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your offspring and her offspring; he shall bruise your head, and you shall bruise his heel."

Reflection: In what ways do you see the story of Adam and Eve unfolding in your own life today? How can you actively participate in God's ongoing narrative of redemption?

Day 2: Jesus, the New Adam

Jesus came to be the better Adam, rewriting the story of humanity through His life, death, and resurrection. He embodies what it means to be truly human, offering us a model of self-sacrificing, others-centered living. Through Jesus, we find hope and redemption, as He conquers sin and death on our behalf. This understanding transforms our identity and purpose, guiding us to live in a way that reflects our place in God's family. Jesus' incarnation and sacrifice demonstrate God's unwavering commitment to restoring His creation. He is the hero who conquers sin and death, inviting us into a new life characterized by grace and redemption. [17:14]

1 Corinthians 15:22 (ESV): "For as in Adam all die, so also in Christ shall all be made alive."

Reflection: How can you model your life after Jesus, the new Adam, in your daily interactions with others? What specific actions can you take to embody self-sacrificing, others-centered living today?

Day 3: The Pattern of Sin and Redemption

The temptation and fall of Adam and Eve reveal a pattern of sin that persists in our lives. Yet, through Jesus, we are offered a path to redemption. By understanding the characters and their actions, we can better navigate our own struggles and embrace the grace that Jesus provides. This pattern is not just a historical account but a reflection of our own lives, where we often succumb to temptation and fall short. However, Jesus offers us hope and redemption, inviting us to break free from this cycle and live a life characterized by grace and forgiveness. [21:16]

Romans 5:19 (ESV): "For as by the one man's disobedience the many were made sinners, so by the one man's obedience the many will be made righteous."

Reflection: Identify a recurring pattern of sin in your life. How can you invite Jesus into this area to help you break free and embrace the redemption He offers?

Day 4: The Assurance of Restoration

Knowing how the story ends is essential for living with hope and purpose. Scripture begins and ends in a garden, symbolizing the restoration of creation through Jesus. Despite the current brokenness, we are assured that God's plan is good and that He is making all things new. This assurance gives us hope and purpose, reminding us that despite the chaos and brokenness we witness in the world, God's creation is fundamentally good. Jesus' incarnation and sacrifice demonstrate God's unwavering commitment to restoring His creation, inviting us into a new life characterized by grace and redemption. [24:48]

Revelation 21:5 (ESV): "And he who was seated on the throne said, 'Behold, I am making all things new.' Also he said, 'Write this down, for these words are trustworthy and true.'"

Reflection: How does knowing the end of God's story give you hope and purpose in your current circumstances? What steps can you take to align your life with the assurance of restoration?

Day 5: Adoption into God's Family

Through Jesus, we are adopted into the family of God, becoming part of His divine lineage. This adoption is not based on our efforts but on God's grace, inviting us to live in the security and love of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Our discipleship journey involves learning to live as members of this family, reflecting the character of Christ. This understanding transforms our identity and purpose, guiding us to live in a way that reflects our place in God's family. We are called to live in the secure relationship of love and grace that exists between the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. [34:15]

Ephesians 1:5 (ESV): "He predestined us for adoption to himself as sons through Jesus Christ, according to the purpose of his will."

Reflection: In what ways can you embrace your identity as a member of God's family today? How can you reflect the character of Christ in your interactions with others?

Sermon Summary

In today's message, we embarked on a journey through the family tree of Jesus, beginning with the story of Adam and Eve. This series, titled "Grandma's Grandpa's Family Tree," aims to explore the colorful and complex lineage of Jesus, filled with characters who, like us, were flawed yet integral to God's grand narrative. We started by examining the story of Adam and Eve, which is not just a tale of the past but an unfinished story that continues to unfold in our lives today.

The story of Adam and Eve is foundational, setting the premise for humanity's relationship with God. It begins with the creation of man and woman in God's image, highlighting the inherent goodness of creation. However, the narrative quickly shifts as Adam and Eve succumb to temptation, introducing sin into the world. This act of disobedience is a pattern that repeats throughout human history, yet it is not the end of the story. Jesus, the new and true Adam, enters the scene to rewrite the narrative, offering redemption and hope through His life, death, and resurrection.

Understanding the plot of God's story is crucial. Despite the chaos and brokenness we witness in the world, we are reminded that God's creation is fundamentally good. Jesus' incarnation and sacrifice demonstrate God's unwavering commitment to restoring His creation. He is the hero who conquers sin and death, inviting us into a new life characterized by grace and redemption.

As we delve deeper into the genealogy of Jesus, we are encouraged to see ourselves as part of this divine family tree. Through Jesus, we are adopted into the family of God, called to live in the secure relationship of love and grace that exists between the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. This understanding transforms our identity and purpose, guiding us to live in a way that reflects our place in God's family.

Key Takeaways

1. sacrificing, others-centered living. Through Jesus, we find hope and redemption, as He conquers sin and death on our behalf. [17:14]
3. The Pattern of Sin and Redemption: The temptation and fall of Adam and Eve reveal a pattern of sin that persists in our lives. Yet, through Jesus, we are offered a path to redemption. By understanding the characters and their actions, we can better navigate our own struggles and embrace the grace that Jesus provides.

4. The End of the Story: Knowing how the story ends is essential for living with hope and purpose. Scripture begins and ends in a garden, symbolizing the restoration of creation through Jesus. Despite the current brokenness, we are assured that God's plan is good and that He is making all things new.

5. Adoption into God's Family: Through Jesus, we are adopted into the family of God, becoming part of His divine lineage. This adoption is not based on our efforts but on God's grace, inviting us to live in the security and love of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Our discipleship journey involves learning to live as members of this family, reflecting the character of Christ.

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Youtube Chapters

[00:00] - Welcome
[03:29] - Introduction to Family Tree Series
[13:17] - Creation and the Story of Adam and Eve
[14:22] - The First Wedding Ceremony
[15:12] - Understanding the Unfinished Story
[16:08] - The Goodness of Creation
[17:14] - Jesus as the New Adam
[18:28] - The Characters and Their Actions
[19:26] - The Temptation and Fall
[21:16] - The Pattern of Sin
[22:14] - Adam's Role and Responsibility
[23:38] - Competing Voices and Blame
[24:48] - Knowing How the Story Ends
[25:54] - Jesus Rewrites the Story
[27:02] - The Prophetic Foretelling of Jesus
[29:06] - The Finished Work of Christ
[31:30] - The Hope of Resurrection
[33:06] - Adoption into God's Family
[34:15] - Living as Part of God's Family

Sermon Clips

The plot to the story of your life is good. It is good. And work backwards from there. What makes something good? Like when you hear a good song, you're like, ooh, that was a good song. When you eat good food, you're like, that was good. [00:15:53] (18 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)

Do we really believe that the plot of God's story is good? Do you really believe and have embraced that his plot for your life, writing your story, is good? It is good. How quickly did Adam and Eve try to, through the temptation of the serpent, derail God's good plot? [00:16:39] (22 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)

Through the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus and our agreement with Jesus as Savior and Lord, we are justified before God. And then on the cross, Jesus cried his last words, it is finished. The debt has been paid in full. [00:29:32] (18 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)

God's plot for humanity is a good thing. He called it good and he's going to continue in the middle of our trying to derail his good plan for his good creation. Not on his watch. He gave us Jesus. He became one of us. The plot is good and it's finished. [00:32:51] (23 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)

One of the really cool things about understanding the family tree of Jesus is this. The word adoption. The Apostle Paul uses the word adoption a lot. But especially in Ephesians chapter 1. And it's an adoption where Jesus brought you and I into the very relationship of the Father, Son, and Spirit. [00:33:39] (26 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)

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