Our God and His Heart

Sorry for no reminder last week

JM McCaleb & “The Gospel is for All”

Rooted in good theology — universalism may not be our problem, but others are

God’s heart has always been for all peoples.

Genesis 14:18-20 (Melchizedek), Joshua 4:23-24 (Exodus), 1 Kings 10:1-9 (Solomon), Joshua 2:1-14 (Rahab, a Gentile), Isaiah 56:7 (house of prayer for all nations), Habakkuk 2:14 (earth be filled), Psalm 67:1-7 (blessed to be a blessing)

The beginning of the Bible starts with a blessing for all peoples.

Genesis 12:1-4 (all peoples), 15:4-6 (stars), 17:1-7 (new name), 22:15-18 (oath)

The calling of Israel was to be a light to the Gentiles.

Exodus 19:4-6 (kingdom of priests), Isaiah 49:6 (light to the Gentiles), 1 Kings 8:41-43 (foreigners will worship), Psalm 96:3-5 (declare his glory)

The ministry of Jesus is to Jews and Gentiles alike.

Matthew 15:24/Matthew 10:5-6 (seemingly only Jews), Matthew 15:21-28 (context), Matthew 8:5-10 (centurion), Luke 10:1-4 (to the 70), John 4:1-4 (detour to Samaria), John 12:32 (all men), Acts 1:1 (Jesus continues)

The mystery of the Gospel is that salvation is offered to people from every nation.

Acts 10 (Cornelius), Ephesians 3:1-13 (Gentiles are fellow heirs), Colossians 1:25-27 (Christ in you, Gentiles)

The beginning of eternity starts with blessings to Jesus from all peoples.

Revelation 5:6-13 (worthy of it all) + quote from the Moravians

Different kind of gift to bring that gold, frankincense, and myrrh