The new science-fiction movie After Earth tells the story of a father and son who find themselves stuck on earth one thousand years after humanity had abandoned the planet. Such post-apocalyptic stories get us thinking about the end of the world as we know it. Scripture tells us that we shouldn’t fear the end. Instead, we should look forward to the fulfillment of all of God’s promises. LinC talks about the end times as the culmination of all the great things God is doing; takes a look at Christ’s return and God’s new creation; and explores what all of this means for our daily lives in the here and now. Key Scriptures: Genesis 9:9-17; Psalm 118:22-24; Matthew 24:29-31, 36-44; Revelation 21:1-8. Star Trek: Into Darkness had a big opening weekend and also did well with critics. In this latest installment of the beloved 47-year-old franchise, the crew of the USS Enterprise must confront a dangerous enemy while holding fast to their values and principles. Christians can surely relate to Kirk, Spock, Uhura, and company. We often struggle to stay true to our identities as Jesus’ disciples when tempted by popularity, revenge, greed, or any number of other worldly desires. Next week LinC looks at how we stay committed to Christian virtues when we’re tempted to do otherwise.
