From Eden to the Kingdom

From John 21:1-19 we find that a disciple receives fellowship and forgiveness through communion with Christ.

From John 15:1-17 we see that a disciple abides in Christ, from whom he receives the motivation and power to obey Christ's commands.

From John 13:31-35 we see that a disciple of Jesus Christ is loved by God, and as a result, he loves others.

From John 6:52-71 we see that the call to discipleship is open, offensive, and ordained.

From 1 Cor. 12:12-20 we find the qualifications and responsibilities of church members.

From 1 Pet. 5:1-5 and 1 Tim. 3:1-7 we find that pastors are responsible for discipline, devotion, and doctrine.

From Luke 2:36-38 we see the habits of the resolved and the hope of the resolved.

From Luke 1:26-38 we find the reversal of the curse and the new creation.

From Luke 1:5-25 we find a picture of faithful patience.

From Genesis 30:1-24 we see that when Rachel had exhausted all possibilities, God delivered her by giving her a son. In a similar way, God has delivered us when we were scorned because of our sin.