Overview
The concept of return permeates Scripture as God's people experience exile, restoration, and ultimate redemption. From Israel's return from Babylonian captivity to the promise of Christ's second coming, the Return demonstrates God's covenant faithfulness and His plan to restore creation.
Key Scriptures
"I will restore to you the years that the swarming locust has eaten" (Joel 2:25, ESV). "Jesus said to them, 'Truly, I say to you, in the regeneration, when the Son of Man will sit on his glorious throne, you also will sit on twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel'" (Matthew 19:28, ESV). "Now we see in a mirror dimly, but then face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I have been fully known" (1 Corinthians 13:12, ESV).
Application
Trust that God will restore what sin has broken and look forward with hope to Christ's return, when all creation will be made new and believers will dwell with God forever.