I am not preaching specifically on the details of what Redemption means. This sermon is not on redemption as an isolated topic. It is about redemption as one of four chronological, and rather simplified, chapters in the “Story of God” as it is revealed in the bible, namely CREATION, REDEMPTION, MISSION AND CONSUMMATION. So, I am continuing in the series which now have a name, The story behind all stories, about (a) having a full view of God in our Christianity and (b) reflecting that full view as a church.

Song of Solomon 2:15 "Catch the foxes for us, the little foxes that spoil the vineyards, for our vineyards are in blossom" Communication has been reduced from its former glory. Most people communicate only to persuade, to convince, to serve a need, to get what you want. Most communication is for manipulation. Most communication is self-serving. This is a heavy statement. Person A wants to get person B to do something, say something, agree to something, join something, change their mind on something or admit something.