The Big Picture Conference

*Random Thoughts from Project Timothy's Big Picture Conference (Dr. Barry Webb)*

The theme of the Bible is the kingdom of God. Trusting God is not so much about going to heaven when we die as it is about praying for His kingdom to come, His will to be done on earth as it is in heaven.

False Wisdom (Genesis 3:6-7) vs True Wisdom (Proverbs 3:5-6)

"When the woman saw that the fruit of the tree was good for food and pleasing to the eye, and also desirable for gaining wisdom, she took some and ate it. She also gave some to her husband, who was with her, and he ate it. Then the eyes of both of them were opened, and they realised they were naked; so they sewed fig leaves together and made coverings for themselves." - Genesis 3:6-7

"Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight." - Proverbs 3:5-6 (NIV)

Wisdom in Creation (Genesis 2:2) and New Creation (John 19:30)

"By the seventh day God had finished the work he had been doing; so on the seventh day he rested from all his work." - Genesis 2:2 (NIV)

"When he had received the drink, Jesus said, "It is finished." With that, he bowed his head and gave up his spirit." - John 19:30 (NIV)

The Conclusion of the Matter

"Then I realised that it is good and proper for a man to eat and drink, and to find satisfaction in his toilsome labour under the sun during the few days of life God has given him - for this is his lot. Moreover, when God gives any man wealth and possessions, and enables him to enjoy them, to accept his lot and be happy in his work - this is a gift of God." - Ecclesiastes 5:18-19 (NIV)

"Now all has been heard; here is the conclusion of the matter: Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the whole duty of man. For God will bring every deed into judgment, including every hidden thing, whether it is good or evil." - Ecclesiastes 12:13-14 (NIV)