Louie Giglio sheds light on the thread of grace that has existed throughout Scripture—from the beginning in Genesis to the final words of Revelation. This grace builds us up, gives us an inheritance, and gifts us with the promise of eternity with our Savior.
Key Takeaway
There is a thread of the grace of God that goes all the way before creation.
Grace is God at work, and glory is God's weight and worth. Grace and glory are the operational epicenters of eternity, and the fulcrum of eternal praise, and the epicenter of grace and glory is the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus. Not just in those three days but in every bit of time and eternity.
Read Revelation 13:8, 1 Peter 1:17-21, Ephesians 1:3-10, 2 Timothy 1:9-10.
From the beginning of time, He has chosen us to be a part of His story, to be holy and blameless in His sight.
The thread of grace can be seen throughout Scripture:
Creation is a gift of grace. (Genesis 1:1)
Jesus, the agent of grace, is Himself the agent of creation. (Hebrews 1:1-3, John 1:1-3)
Mankind is a gift of grace. Our very existence is an act of grace—God at work. (Genesis 1:27, Genesis 2:7)
Grace for sin was displayed in the garden, and the first sacrifice was for the covering of sin. (Genesis 3:15, Genesis 3:21)
God chose Noah out of grace. Noah had to build the boat, but it was God at work through the 40 days and nights saving humanity. (Genesis 6:5-8)
Grace on the mountain. Mt. Moriah is the place where Jesus died. (Genesis 21:5-7, Genesis 22:8,13-14)
Grace to preserve the way of Jesus. (Genesis 50:19-20)
Deliverance from bondage by grace (Exodus 3:7-10)
Passover lamb is grace. (Exodus 12:12, Matthew 26:1-2)
Way maker by grace. (Exodus 14:13-14, 21-23)
There is a scarlet thread of grace. (Exodus 28:31-35, Exodus 36:8, Hebrews 10:11-14, Hebrews 10:19-22)
Priestly blessing of grace. (Numbers 6:22-26)
Rehab’s scarlet cord of grace. (Joshua 1:17-20)
Grace as far as east to west. (Psalm 103:7-14, Isaiah 53, Isaiah 7:14)
Grace is born. (Matthew 1:18-21)
Grace announced to shepherds that the Lamb of God was born. (Luke 2:8-14)
Jesus is full of grace and truth. (John 1:14)
Jesus is the fountain of grace. (John 1:16-17)
The scarlet thread and the scarlet robe. (Matthew 27:27-28)
Jesus finished the work of grace. (John 19:30)
We are saved by grace through faith. (Ephesians 2:4-10)
His throne is grace. (Hebrews 4:14-16)
Grace was the greeting of the early church. (Ephesians 1:1-2, Ephesians 6:23-24)
His grace is our riches. (Acts 20:32, 2 Corinthians 8:9)
Grace ushers us into forever. (Revelation 1:4-6)
The new song of heaven is a song of grace. (Revelation 5:9-10)
The rider on the white horse is dressed in grace. (Revelation 19:11-13)
Grace creates a new heaven and a new earth. (Revelation 21:5)
The last word in the Word is grace. (Revelation 22:21)
Our story is a story of what God has done from eternity past into eternity future to extend saving grace, mercy, kindness, and life to all who put their faith in Him.
Discussion Questions
Grace is God at work. How have you seen grace in your life?
How does knowing that grace existed before the world was created effect your understanding of theology?
He chose you to be a part of His story from the beginning of time. How does knowing this worth impact your understanding of your worthiness in Christ?
Our existence is an act of grace. How does this perspective change how you move forward in your day today?
Have you ever made the connection between the story of Abraham offering Isaac up on the altar of Mt. Moriah and the story of Jesus being sacrificed on Mt. Moriah centuries later? How has this shaped your Scripture comprehension?
We see the scarlet thread woven into so many stories of Scripture. How do all of these prophecies coming to pass instill confidence in the validity of the Word and your trust in the Savior?