The Fullness of Time
No one sews a piece of unshrunk cloth on an old cloak, for the patch pulls away from the cloak, and a worse tear is made. This is a metaphor for the concept of ‘fullness’ that is explored throughout the sermon. The sermon references various biblical passages that discuss the fullness of God, the fullness of time, and the fullness of our own spiritual journey.
‘Now if their stumbling means riches for the world, and if their defeat means riches for Gentiles, how much more will their full inclusion mean!’ (Ro 11:12)
The sermon encourages us to seek and understand the ‘fullness’ in our own lives and in our relationship with God. It explores the concept of ‘fullness’ in the context of time, God, and spirituality. It delves into various biblical references that discuss the fullness of God, the fullness of time, and the fullness of our own spiritual journey.
‘Love does no wrong to a neighbor; therefore, love is the fulfilling of the law.’ (Ro 13:10)
The sermon ends with a call to action, encouraging us to seek the ‘fullness’ in our own lives and in our relationship with God. This is a powerful message that resonates with the concept of ‘fullness’ and the importance of seeking and understanding this in our own lives.