Introduction – When does the image that was corrupted in the garden by sin get restored? When is unity and harmony with God and man restored? Some might ask, “Does the New Testament even talk about this?” The answer to that is, yes, it does and Jesus is just the One to do this restoration. 2 Corinthians 3: 18 But we all, with unveiled face, beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory, just as by the Spirit of the Lord. (See Ex 34) • If the ministry of the Law was glorious even though it brought death, how much more glorious should the ministry of the Spirit be since it brings life and . • The Spirit doesn’t just declare us righteous before God. It transforms us and the image and glory of God in us. • So, you are a sanctuary but you are also being . Who is this Jesus that He could accomplish such things? Look at Colossians 1 15a He is the image of the invisible God, • We were created the image of God but He the image of God. Meaning He is God. 15b the firstborn over all creation. • Jesus is the firstborn in that He is the of all creation. 16a For by Him all things were created that are in heaven and that are on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or principalities or powers. • He is the very One who us in His own image. 16b All things were created through Him and for Him. • You were created not just Him but Him. 17 And He is before all things, and in Him all things consist. • He is and the that holds all things together. 18a And He is the head of the body, the church, • He built the church and He is the on which it stands. 18b who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, • He is the beginning or the first of many who will death and the grave. 18c that in all things He may have the preeminence. • If He is not in every corner of your heart then you have denied Him His proper place. 19 For it pleased the Father that in Him all the fullness should dwell, • The fullness of dwelled in Human flesh. 20 and by Him to reconcile all things to Himself, by Him, whether things on earth or things in heaven, having made peace through the blood of His cross. • In order to be that mediator or reconciler Jesus had to be both and . • With one hand in heaven and one hand on earth He bridged the gap and mediated or negotiated through the blood of His cross.