Whose world is it

Anyway?

Whoseworldis it anyway?

Whoseworldis it anyway?

Whoseworldis it anyway?

The earth is our home …

• Adam … Dusty• Oikos … home• Knowing our place

Acts 17.26-28

The earth is the Lord’s

• God made it! (Genesis 1)• God cares for it (Psalm 104)• God made it for Jesus

(Colossians 1.15-17)• God owns it!

(Psalm 24.1’ 50.10)

The earth is on loan to us …• “The earth he has given to human beings.” Psalm 115.16• “Tenants” (Leviticus 25.23)• Stewards of God’s vineyard (Matthew 20 & 21 )

Caring for the earth is part of worship …

• Genesis 1 – nature’s keepers• Romans 8 – creation awaits• Noah’s ark• On earth as in heaven

Whose World?

The earth is our home The earth is the Lord’s

The earth is on loan to us Caring for earth is part of worship