Well today Patrick and I went church hunting. Livi gets an honorable mention as she apparently goes there. And although it is cool to know somebody there, the message really didn't do much for me. So here is my own message for those a little out of touch with God, or people who fall asleep in church.
A History of God (Bible Synopsis)
In the Beginning God told Adam he could have paradise if he followed God.
Adam didn't and lost paradise.
God told man to repent or he would flood the earth.
Man did not, and only Noah survived.
God told Abraham that his offspring could have the promised land if they followed God.
Trip to Egypt.
God told the Israelites that they could be free if they had faith.
They didn't want to go.
God uses Moses and the plagues to free his people.
People lose faith at Red Sea.
God takes care of people at Red Sea.
People build idol.
God kills idol worshippers, promises promise land to those that follow God and seize the land.
People doubt their ability to seize land, and wander for 40 years.
God grants his people a second chance, promises a great nation if they follow him.
Nation fluctuates between great and crap because of irregular faith.
God gives prophets in order to restore faith in him, and his great nation.
God's people ignore the prophets.
God gives a living sacrifice of himself to atone for the problems of mankind.
God's people all but ignore his sacrifice.
God extends his sacrifice to all mankind.
People more or less ignore it, even to this day.
God gives us a chance to be happy and free.
Then again, what's new?