The Branch that Became a Tree

Christ’s Work Symbolized
Christ’s Work Realized
Christ’s Work Memorialized

The temple was rebuilt – a temple which pre-figured Jesus. Jesus’ temple was destroyed. The temple rose again. The temple is now the ruler - the center of a kingdom – a kingdom in which you are a citizen.

Brothers and Sisters in Jesus Christ:

1. Are you supporting the work of the kingdom of the one who redeemed you by his blood? And I am not merely talking about money. I am talking about your real life involvement in your family, church, and state. Are you a tree of life to the world?

2. Are you worshipping the one who now sits down on his throne, having completed the work of your redemption – and worshipping him in the way he commands?

3. These are the ways you bring glory to him – a glory he has a right to, but also a glory he earned.