Session 2: Tracing Two Items from the Bookends | The Bible: Seeing the Big Picture

Greg Parker walks through the Bible’s big picture, tracing the theme of “garden to garden city” from Genesis to Revelation. Beginning in Genesis 1–3, he shows how God establishes the garden and invites people into His work, then follows that thread through passages like Matthew 13, Matthew 21, John 15, and 1 Corinthians 3 to explore what it means to be part of what God is growing. Along the way, he contrasts human efforts to build their own kingdoms, seen in Babel and Babylon, with God’s purpose to form a people who depend on Him and bear fruit. This teaching reflects on humility, faithfulness, and our place in God’s ongoing work, helping listeners see how their lives fit within the larger story of Scripture. The message looks ahead to Revelation 21–22, where God’s plan is brought to completion as He dwells with His people.