Understanding the Work of God in Your Redemption. Written for those who desire to know more about how the Lord is constantly working behind the scenes to provide redemption for all people. The book follows the thread of redemption found in the Old Testament starting with Adam and aptly illustrates how God was constantly at work to make sure His message of hope to the world was not lost in the syncretism of pagan society. This thread ends at Christ Who is the true redeemer for all of mankind. His work is not finished and you can be a part of it as well, if you will simply surrender your heart and life into the loving arms of Christ!

1. ! Those Who Are Wise WillShine Understanding the Work of God in YourRedemption Daniel 12 :3 Michael L. Henderson

2. WestBow Press Daniel 12:3 (ESV) 3 And those who are wise shall shine like the brightness of the sky above; and those who turn many to righteousness, like the stars forever and ever. A DIVISION OF THOMAS NELSON Copyright © 2010 Michael L. Henderson

3. ...good and thought provoking.“Mike Henderson has captured the divine nature of redemption and the appropriate response that should come from all of us who are redeemed. These pages will set a fire in your heart to love and obey the Lord passionately.” Jimmy Draper, former President - SBC President Emeritus - LifewayChristian Resources

4. From Creation… Painting: “The Garden of Eden” by Thomas Cole, 1828 (public domain)

5. …to the Cross Detail from Pieter Brueghel the Younger's "The Crucifixion" (1617), depicting the execution of Jesus Christ as well as others hanging on nearby crosses. Public domain

6. Redemption’s Thread still flows in the blood that runs from Calvary Public domain

7. Let the Light of Christ Shine! Take the journey through the Scripture that will be sure to bring joy to your heart and depth in your walk with the Lord. Get many of the answers to questions you always wanted to know but were unsure where to look. The bloodline of Jesus—the sacred lineage that leads to the cross is an exciting way to study Scripture that is sure to help you get a clear grasp of the unfolding work of God!

8. Believe—Obey—Reflect! This book seeks to take the reader back to the basics of Redemption and Sanctification though the unfolding of the "Redemptive Thread" that links the blood lineage of our ancient forefathers to the rise of our Messiah, Jesus Christ. It ends with the joyous events still to come at His Second Advent. From creation to the cross, redemption and sanctification are certainly defined as two of the zealous desires of the Lord. The overall and central theme of the Holy Scripture is redemption. Humanity is fallen, separated from God, and in dire need of reconciliation. The Lord’s perfect gift of redemption reconciles the breach. His work in us is what follows. Immediately He begins that work, and it will never be complete until we see Him face-to-face!! He calls us to be holy and set apart for His service. Never underestimate the value He has placed on you as a vessel, chosen with purpose, to be His emissary shining His light into this dark world. It is God’s foundational will for each of us to emanate the fragrance of Christ in all He calls us to be.

9. Radiate the Presence of God! Now thanks be to God who always leads us in triumph in Christ, and through us diffuses the fragrance of His knowledge in every place. 2 Corinthians 2:14 (NKJV) Today, Christians in most places are still in need of the milk of the word. They lead a very shallow and powerless Christian life. It is one of the reasons the church is so lifeless in many places. It is not enough to know of the elementary principles of Christianity, we must also understand their meaning in terms of God's continual work in us. We must take them to heart. This volume seeks to lay a foundation of trusting God by understanding how God worked in the lives of past saints to make sure His message of redemption went unhindered so it could be ours today. Millions in the past millennia have gone beyond the superficial and with God's help, stood firmly and boldly on His side!

10. Table of Contents 1. God’s Word, His Light, His Thread Why the Word of God is Important to Your Spiritual Health 2. The Early Days of Earth From Innocence to the Fall 3. The First Redemption Mercy Enacted - Mercy Remembered 4. Sanctification, Rebellion, and the Flood The Judgment and Mercy of God

11. Cont… 5. The Line of Inheritance…Sanctified The Thread of Redemption 6. A Pure Language for a Pure Nation God’s Purpose Defined 7. Battling the Culture of Myth Post-Flood Background Exposed 8. The Tower of Babel God Makes His Choice and Manifests His Grace

12. Cont... 9. The People Choose a Leader The Rise of Nimrod 10. Abram and Some Awesome Promises Future Hope Revealed and Sealed 11. Why God Chose Jacob Hope, Desire, and Determination 12. The Inheritance of Jacob God’s Love Expands

13. Cont... 13. A Nation and a Company of Nations God’s Awesome Direction Unfolds 14. God’s Promises and the Messianic Dilemma The Conditional and Unconditional Kings 15. Redemption at Work in the Royal Seed The Lord Keeps His Promise 16. The King is Coming Amazing Days Ahead—Our Redemptive Future Revealed

14. Cont… Appendix A Structuring the Nations (A concise atlas of the 70 heads of family. Also known as the Table of Nations) Endnotes and Sources Cited Select Bibliography

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