Reoriented

The post-Enlightenment world began dividing life into separate compartments.

The story of scripture moves toward the reintegration of all things under the Lordship of Jesus (Rv. 5.13)

• God calls his people to reorient all of our lives - worship, work and play - around allegiance to him (Mt. 22.36-40).
• If Jesus is at the center of all life, then all of life has meaning & significance (1 Thes. 4.10b-12).  

Examples

• Ruth & Boaz: keeping faith with God means keeping faith with others (Ruth 1.16-18; Ruth 2.10-12).
• Philmeon & Onesimus: keeping faith with Jesus means extending forgiveness and welcoming each other as brothers (Philemon 1.8, 15-16).

When we put Jesus at the center of our entire life, every moment is holy and full of purpose. 

Discussion Questions

• What is the problem with compartmentalizing our relationship with God, both biblically and practically?
• What is one area of your life where you would like to do better at keeping faith with Jesus?