The Sequel

After creating a major hit in the box-office, film makers will often ride that wave of success to generate more sequels. Frequently, it’s hard for subsequent films to match the success of the first movie, but it happens occasionally that sequels turn out to be better than the first. For example, many Star Wars fans seem to prefer The Empire Strikes Back over A New Hope (technically, Episode IV). Any other favorite sequels come to mind?

The arrival of Jesus into the world inaugurated a new movement of God’s kingdom on earth, sometimes described as a new covenant with God’s people. Although based on the system of sacrifices in the Old Testament, Christianity offers believers a new relationship with God through the sacrifice of Jesus himself.

God did not send Jesus as an afterthought, nor as a do-over with humanity. Rather, God’s plan all along has been for Jesus to be at work among humanity. From the very beginning, God has been seeking a relationship with you!

Blessings,
Pastor Paul Cook