BibleProject The Heavenly City – The City E13
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Jul 17, 2023 Cities have long been seen as hubs of immorality, but early Christians envisioned a heavenly city defined by divine abundance and trust. This discussion contrasts Cain's violent urban life with the selfless communities formed by Jesus's followers. Deep themes emerge, from the duality of urban existence to the missed divine invitation at Mount Sinai. Listeners also explore the significance of biblical figures in shaping identity and ethics, ultimately urging a transformative embrace of their mission within a New Covenant.
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The City's Reputation
- Cities in the Bible are often viewed negatively, associated with immorality and ungodliness.
- However, followers of Jesus aimed to live by a different ethic, viewing their primary citizenship as belonging to a future heavenly city.
Cain's City and Its Legacy
- The first city, built by Cain, stemmed from fear and self-preservation, establishing a pattern of protecting life at the cost of other lives.
- This "city of Cain" logic, prioritizing self-preservation even at the expense of others, is intensified in later cities like Babylon.
Jerusalem: The Garden City
- Jerusalem, for a time, became a unique "garden city," merging the earthly and heavenly ideals as God's presence dwelled there.
- This merging was temporary, as human actions corrupted the garden city, leading to its downfall and a separation between earthly and heavenly Jerusalem.