Introduction
The global COVID-19 lockdown was horrible but it gave the earth a breather.
Context: Holy Rhythms in the book of Leviticus. The Sabbath for the land was a once-in-seven-years rhythm, a law that sounds bizarre to our modern ears.
An explanation of this law using three headings:
1. Creation: the land belongs to God, and God cares for it (vv.1-2)
2. Cost: the law was tough to obey (vv.3-5)
3. Care: God’s people were to care for the land, so God could care for them through the land (vv.6-7)
Lev 25:1-7 is about caring for the land. We must ask ourselves the question – should we care about creation care? A survey from “Our Father’s World” shows that Singaporean Christians do care about the earth, but find it hard to link it to their faith. We need to get back to God’s Grand Story, and notice the way the “earth” comes into the narrative.
1. Creation: God appoints man to tend the garden.
2. Cost: But man rebels – relationship with God, each other, and the earth ruptured.
3. Care: God unfolds His plan of redemption through His Covenant, Christ, and His Church! He is reconciling all things to Himself (Col 1:19-20). Therefore creation care is a part of our holistic Christian mission.
“Creation care is thus a gospel issue within the Lordship of Christ.” (Cape Town Commitment, third Lausanne Congress 2010)
What does this mean for us practically? A conversation with Kezia Khoo.
Conclusion
One day, God’s symphony will resound in a fully redeemed creation. Will we be part of that song?
Next Week’s Topic: Disciple the Nations 1
Next Week’s Speakers: Ps Lee Da-Win (BPJ), Rev Matthew Lo (WDL) & Ps Dr Tan Siang Hon (East)
