Mike "the Meteorologist" Middendorf Explains the Bible Bow-Tie
Summary
TLDRIn this script, Mike Middendorf, impersonating a meteorologist, uses a 'bow tie diagram' to illustrate God's work throughout history. He discusses the fall from grace in Genesis, God's promises to Abraham, the birth of Jesus Christ, and the spread of Christianity. The diagram symbolizes God's plan to restore creation, culminating in Revelation's vision of a new heaven and earth. The message is one of hope, assuring believers of a future where they will live with God in eternal, beautiful weather.
Takeaways
- 🌟 The speaker, Mike Middendorf, uses a weatherman impersonation to discuss God's work in the past, present, and future.
- 🌦️ The 'bow tie diagram' is introduced as a visual tool to explain the progression of God's plan from Genesis to Revelation.
- 🌈 Genesis chapter 1 represents the beginning of God's creation, where everything was perfect and in harmony.
- 🍂 The fall of Adam and Eve in Genesis chapter 3 led to sin and the corruption of God's creation, introducing 'stormy weather' as a metaphor for the consequences of sin.
- 📜 The Old Testament narrows God's forecast for restoration through the lineage of Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and the Israelite tribe of Judah, culminating in King David.
- 🕍 God's promise to David in 2nd Samuel chapter 7 foretells the establishment of an everlasting kingdom through one of his descendants.
- 🌟 Jesus Christ is the central figure of the Scriptures, the fulfillment of God's forecast for salvation, as stated in John chapter 5.
- 📖 The New Testament, starting with Jesus' life and ministry, expands the message of salvation to all nations, as seen in Acts chapter 2 during Pentecost.
- 🌐 The Great Commission in the book of Acts mandates the spread of the Gospel to all people, symbolized by the broadening right side of the bow tie diagram.
- 🌅 Revelation chapter 21 provides a glimpse of God's ultimate forecast for the future, where a new heaven and a new earth will be established, and God will dwell with humanity.
Q & A
What does the speaker compare meteorologists' work to in the context of the script?
-The speaker compares the work of meteorologists to describing God's work in the past, God's plan for the present, and God's forecast for the future, using a 'bow tie diagram' to illustrate this.
What is the significance of the 'bow tie diagram' mentioned in the script?
-The 'bow tie diagram' is used as a visual aid to represent the progression of God's plan from the creation in Genesis to the fulfillment in Jesus Christ, and then the expansion of the Gospel to all nations.
What does the speaker say about the initial state of God's creation as described in Genesis?
-The speaker describes the initial state of God's creation as being very good, with a perfect relationship between God and His people, and no sin or death, akin to 'wonderful weather all the time.'
How does the speaker link the fall of Adam and Eve in Genesis 3 to the concept of 'stormy weather'?
-The speaker equates the fall of Adam and Eve, where they turned against God and fell into sin, to the onset of 'stormy weather,' symbolizing the corruption of God's perfect creation and the introduction of death and suffering.
What is the 'forecast' God made to remedy the situation after the fall of Adam and Eve, according to the speaker?
-The speaker mentions that God made a forecast in Genesis 3:15, promising that an offspring of a woman would crush the serpent's head, referring to the coming of the Messiah who would defeat sin and death.
What role does the speaker assign to Abraham in God's forecast to restore the climate of His creation?
-The speaker assigns Abraham a pivotal role as the one through whom God's promise to restore His creation would be fulfilled, with the promise narrowing down to Abraham's offspring.
How does the speaker describe the significance of Jesus Christ in the context of the 'bow tie diagram'?
-The speaker describes Jesus Christ as the focal point of all of the Scriptures, the center of the 'bow tie diagram,' where God's Old Testament forecast is fulfilled through His life, death, and resurrection.
What does the speaker say about the expansion of the Gospel message after Jesus' resurrection?
-The speaker explains that the Gospel message, starting from Jesus and His disciples, expanded to include Jews from all over the world and eventually Gentiles, fulfilling Jesus' mandate in the Great Commission.
What is the ultimate forecast for the future according to the speaker, as described in the book of Revelation?
-The speaker outlines the ultimate forecast for the future as described in Revelation 21, where God will restore the climate of His creation,消除 all pain and suffering, and live with His people in a new heaven and a new earth.
How does the speaker conclude the analogy between meteorology and God's plan?
-The speaker concludes by emphasizing that, like meteorologists who discuss past, present, and future weather, the 'bow tie diagram' illustrates God's saving work in the past, His plan for the present, and His future forecast for an everlasting future of 'beautiful weather' with Him.
Outlines
🌦️ Weathering the Storms of History
In this segment, the speaker, Mike Middendorf, introduces himself as a 'meteorologist' and uses the analogy of weather to discuss God's work throughout history. He starts by explaining the role of meteorologists in describing past climate conditions, current weather, and future forecasts. He then parallels this with God's actions in the past, present, and future. The speaker uses the 'bow tie diagram' to illustrate the narrative, beginning with God's creation in Genesis and the subsequent fall into sin by Adam and Eve. He discusses how God's promise to send a Savior, as mentioned in Genesis 3:15, is the central theme of the Old Testament. The narrative then narrows down to Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and the Israelite tribes, culminating in the promise of a Messiah from the lineage of King David. The speaker emphasizes the importance of Jesus Christ as the fulfillment of God's promise to restore the relationship with humanity and defeat sin and death.
🌤️ The Dawn of Salvation and the Spread of the Gospel
This paragraph delves into the continuation of God's plan through the lineage of David, emphasizing the reign of Solomon and the prophecy of an eternal king from David's line. It discusses the period of the Israelites' disobedience and the subsequent exile, highlighting God's unwavering commitment to His people as He promised through the prophets to return them to their land. The speaker then focuses on the pivotal role of Jesus Christ as the center of the bow tie diagram, illustrating how Jesus' life, death, and resurrection fulfill the Old Testament prophecies. The narrative shifts to the right side of the diagram, representing the expansion of the Gospel message to all nations. It mentions the selection of the twelve disciples, the events of Pentecost, and the spread of Christianity to non-Jews, or 'Gentiles,' as part of God's plan for salvation. The speaker concludes this section by emphasizing the global reach of Christianity and the significance of Jesus as the light of the world.
🌤️ The Eternal Forecast: A Glimpse of Heaven
In the final paragraph, the speaker discusses God's plan for the present and future, using the right side of the bow tie diagram to symbolize the ongoing spread of the Gospel and the hope it brings. Despite the challenges and 'bad weather' faced by humanity, the speaker assures that God's ultimate forecast is one of restoration and eternal life. Drawing from the book of Revelation, the speaker provides a vision of a new heaven and a new earth where God will dwell with humanity, and there will be no more suffering or death. This section encapsulates the promise of eternal life in Jesus Christ and the hope of a future where God's creation is fully restored, concluding with an optimistic outlook on the 'weather' of human existence in the context of God's eternal plan.
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Keywords
💡Meteorologist
💡Bow Tie Diagram
💡Genesis
💡Salvation
💡Old Testament
💡New Testament
💡Prophet
💡Exile
💡Messiah
💡Revelation
Highlights
Introduction to the concept of meteorologists and their role in describing past climate, current conditions, and future forecasts.
The bow tie diagram as a metaphor for God's work, plan, and forecast.
Genesis chapter 1 as the starting point of God's creation and the initial perfect relationship with humanity.
Genesis chapter 3 and the fall of Adam and Eve, introducing sin and its consequences.
God's immediate forecast to remedy the situation through the promise in Genesis 3:15.
The Old Testament's focus on the Savior who would overcome sin, death, and Satan.
God's narrowing forecast through the lineage of Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and the 12 tribes of Israel.
The Exodus and God's special relationship with Israel as His chosen people.
The story of King David and God's promise of an everlasting dynasty through his lineage.
The importance of Jesus Christ as the focal point of all Scriptures and the fulfillment of God's forecast.
John 3:16 as the central message of God's love and the gift of His Son for eternal life.
Jesus' life, death, and resurrection as the fulfillment of God's plan for salvation.
The expansion of the Good News to all nations, symbolized by the right side of the bow tie diagram.
The role of the 12 disciples and the spread of the Gospel to Jews and Gentiles.
The Great Commission and the mandate to disciple all nations.
God's ongoing plan for the present, spreading the message of Jesus to every race and nation.
Revelation's vision of the new heaven and earth as God's ultimate forecast for the future.
The assurance of everlasting future and beautiful weather in Jesus Christ, tying everything together.
Transcripts
Hi, how are you? How's the weather today? I’m Mike, “the meteorologist” Middendorf.
Today I want to do my weatherman impersonation. What do meteorologists do? First, they describe
what the climate has been in the past. For example, how many inches of rainfall we have had
so far this year? Second, they talk about the present; they give the current conditions,
the temperature, the humidity. Third, they then predict the future by providing
a forecast for tomorrow and the days to come. In this weather report, I want to talk about
God’s work in the past, God’s plan for the present, and God’s forecast for our future.
To do that, I want to bring out an old fashion statement and use a bow tie. You don't see many
of these anymore, but the diagram behind me is what I call the bow tie diagram.
On the far left edge, you see the beginning in Genesis chapter 1. God created the heavens and
the earth. God’s people were in a beautiful land he had made for them and in a perfect
relationship with God and with each other. It was all very good -- wonderful weather all the time!
However, in Genesis chapter 3 Adam and Eve turned against God and fell into sin. Romans chapter 5
verse 12 reports: “As sin entered into the world through one man and death through sin, in this way
death spread through to all because all sinned.” “For the wages of sin is death,” Romans chapter
6 verse 23. As a result, God’s perfect creation was corrupted and stormy weather soon followed!
However, God immediately made a forecast to remedy the situation.
In Genesis 3:15 he told the serpent, the devil, Satan, who led Adam and Eve astray, that an
offspring of a woman would crush the serpent’s head. The main purpose of the Old Testament
is to get to the Savior who would destroy the power of sin, death, and Satan over God’s people,
but that’s getting ahead of our story. In Genesis chapter 12, God’s forecast
to restore the climate of his creation narrows down to a man named Abraham.
God calls Abraham to, v God’s promise is going to work itself out through Abraham’s
offspring. Abraham and Sarah had a son named Isaac; Isaac and Rebekah had Jacob. Jacob’s
named was changed to Israel. His twelve sons formed the 12 tribes of Israel.
They end up in Egypt, in slavery to Pharaoh. But in the Exodus God sets them free and brings
them safely through the Red Sea. Then, at Mount Sinai, God makes Israel his very special people.
Exodus Chapter 19 promises, “You yourselves have seen what I did in Egypt and how I carried you
on eagle’s wings and brought you to myself. Now if you listen to me fully and keep my covenant,
then out of all the nations you will be my treasured possession.”
Through Joshua God brought his people into the promised Land. They could have settled down
there to enjoy the weather and all God provided. But they turned away to other gods and suffered
the thunder of God’s wrath. Various Judges came to rescue Israel until the time of the kings.
To review, on the left side of the bow-tie, you see how God’s forecast, his promise to restore the
climate of his creation, narrows down. It funnels through the woman's offspring, the descendants of
Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and now the Israelite tribe of Judah and King David. David was a very godly
king and he wanted to build God a house, that is, a temple. But God said, “No your son will do that;
instead, I, the Lord, am going to build you a Royal house, a long-lasting dynasty.”
2nd Samuel chapter 7 states, “The Lord himself will establish a house for you, David. When your
days are over and you rest with your fathers I will raise up your offspring to succeed you,
one who will come from your own body and I will establish His Kingdom.
He is the one Solomon, who will build a house for my name, and I will establish the throne
of his kingdom forever.” Solomon's reign only lasted forty years, but God’s forecast also
spoke of another descendant of David, “and he shall reign forever and ever.”
The kings after David weren't all so godly. They also turned the people away to other gods.
As a result God removed his favor from them, and a hurricane of armies came and swept them away. 400
years after David, the Assyrians and Babylonians had removed a ruler from David’s throne, destroyed
the Jerusalem temple, and taken God’s people from their land. That was like a climate catastrophe!
Yet God didn't abandon his people. His forecast through Prophets like Isaiah and Jeremiah
announced that God would bring the remnant of Israel back home from exile,
and that his blessing would rest upon them. As always, God’s faithful forecast was accurate.
500 years before Christ, Cyrus the Great returned God’s people to their promised land.
Finally, about 1,800 years after Abraham, 1400 years after the Exodus, a thousand years after
king David, God’s OT forecast narrows all the way down to the center point of the diagram.
The Old Testament all leads up to the birth of God’s Son into our world, Jesus Christ.
He’s the focal point of all of the Scriptures.
In John chapter 5 Jesus tells the Jews of his day that they were searching the Old Testament
Scriptures because they thought they would find life there. They were right, Jesus said, because
those scriptures testify to him who is the way, the truth and the life (John 14:6).
The top story the Bible broadcasts is the Good News summarized in John 3:16: God so loved this
world that had turned against him that he gave His only Son to die on a cross, that whoever
believes in Him will never perish but have eternal life. That’s the headline and its central message.
After Jesus’ resurrection he affirms that the whole plan of salvation,
God’s forecast to restore his creation, was fulfilled in his life, ministry, death,
and resurrection. In Luke chapter 24 Jesus tells His disciples, “This is what I told you while I
was still with you, everything must be fulfilled that is written about me in the law of Moses
and in the Prophets and in the Psalms. Then He opened their minds so they could understand
the Scriptures, he told them this is what it's all about this is what is written:
the Christ, the Messiah Jesus will suffer and rise from the dead on the third day. And repentance and
forgiveness of sins will be proclaimed in his name to all nations beginning at Jerusalem.”
That brings us to the right side of the bow tie diagram. It illustrates how the Good News of the
risen and living Lord Jesus goes out to all nations, like the sun coming up and shining
brilliantly on a clear, sunny day. After all, Jesus himself said, “I am the light
of the world!” But that gets us ahead of our story again. From Jesus at the center point,
the right side of our diagram gradually expands, like the sun coming up at dawn.
The Old Testament had 12 tribes of Israel; Jesus choose 12 disciples or apostles to follow him.
Most of his 3-year ministry with them was spent among fellow Jews in the land of Israel.
In fact, when a Canaanite woman asked Jesus to heal her daughter, Jesus responded that he was
sent first and foremost to the lost sheep of the house of Israel.
Yet it's not long before the story begins to broaden out. Acts chapter 2 gives us a weather
report on Pentecost day. With the sound of rushing wind, the ascended Lord Jesus pours out his Holy
Spirit on 3,000 people, most of them Jews from all over the Mediterranean world who had come to
Jerusalem to celebrate their day of thanksgiving. It becomes the birthday of the Christian church!
The right side of the bow-tie then broadens out further.
If you continue reading the New Testament book of Acts, Jesus’ forecast proves accurate. In him,
repentance and forgiveness of sins goes out to all nations. The term “Gentile,” refers to non-Jews,
those who aren’t physical descendants of Abraham. In Acts 15 Jesus’ disciple Peter reports,
“Brothers you know that some time ago God made a choice among you that
the Gentiles might hear from my lips the message of the gospel and believe.” Through
missionary journeys like those of the Apostle Paul, the beautiful message begins to spread
out toward the ends of the earth, just as Jesus mandated in the words of the Great Commission:
“After going, disciple all the nations by baptizing and teaching them.”
Let’s review the diagram so far: We've talked about God’s work in the past.
His Old Testament forecast on the left side has been fulfilled in the center by Jesus’ life,
death, and resurrection. Then the right side broadened out to His 12 disciples,
the people of Israel, Jews from all over the world, and finally Gentiles – Jesus is the
light of the world for everyone who receives and believes in him. And there are over 2 billion
followers of Jesus all around the world today. Speaking of today, God’s plan for our present
continues to unfold as the message of Jesus shines forth to people of
every race, nationality, tongue and tribe on earth, as the sun does each and every day.
Yes, there has also been some mighty bad weather along the way, and more storms are sure to come.
But what is God’s ultimate forecast for our future?
The last book in the New Testament, Revelation, explains. On the left edge of the bowtie diagram,
God’s creation was very good with wonderful weather and a beautiful life for his people.
The far right edge represents how he will restore the climate of his creation for us.
In Revelation chapter 21, the apostle John gives us a glimpse of what this will be like:
“Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away
and there was no longer any sea. I saw the holy city, the New Jerusalem,
coming down out of heaven from God prepared as a bride beautifully dressed for her husband.
And then I heard a voice from the throne saying now the dwelling of God is with men, and he will
live with them and they will be his people and God himself will wipe away every tear from their eyes.
There will be no more death, no more mourning, no more crying, no more pain, for the old order
of things has passed away. He who was seated on the throne said, ‘I am making all things new!’”
We meteorologists love to talk about the weather --- past, present, and future. I hope
you also remember the bow tie diagram and how it illustrates God’s saving work in the past,
God’s plan for our present, and God’s future forecast to restore his creation
so that we can live with him forever. I hope that wherever you are today the weather is wonderful.
But you can trust that in Jesus Christ, who ties everything together,
God’s faithful forecast for us is an everlasting future of beautiful weather!
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