Mr Eternity – Arthur Stace
Arthur Stace is one of the legends of Sydney and the most powerful preacher the city has ever known. Yet his sermons were only one word long: the word “Eternity,” written half a million times on the city’s sidewalks. This is the story of how eternity found him and elevated him above a life of rejection, alcoholism, and crime. This program invites us to reflect on the reality and meaning of eternity and how we, too, can find eternal hope in God.
It’s New Year’s Eve, 1999/2000; the new millennium is fast approaching, and the eyes of the world are on Sydney. About 2 billion people worldwide watch transfixed as the city celebrates on its famous harbour with a fireworks display of epic proportions.
At midnight, the world marvelled at the sight of the southern skies ablaze with colour, with spectacular fireballs of colour erupting in the sky and engulfing Sydney Harbour Bridge. New Year’s colours rained down on the harbour city.
Then, 30 minutes later, it ended. And, as the smoke cleared through the haze, one word appeared emblazoned on the bridge. Just one word. It was written in illuminated letters 18 metres high, in a distinctive copper-plate lettering style.
It was the single word, “Eternity.” The massive Sydney crowd immediately recognised its significance and delighted cheers. They knew what it meant – a simple word but an enormous concept. It was genuinely iconic for many Sydneysiders. It had become a word ingrained in Sydney culture for over 50 years.
But the people of the great cities of Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Americas must have wondered. That night, at the beginning of a new millennium, Sydney sent a message to the world. What was that message? And who was the mysterious little man who’d started it all?
Well, it’s one of Sydney’s greatest mysteries and one of Sydney’s greatest legends. It’s the mystery of “eternity.” Join me as we investigate the story of “Mr Eternity” and his message to Sydney and the world.
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ABOUT OUR SPEAKER
Gary Kent is the speaker for The Incredible Journey media ministry. He holds a B.A. in Theology, M.A. in Ancient History & Archaeology, and M. in Divinity. He is an archaeologist who has excavated numerous sites throughout Israel and Jordan. As an internationally-acclaimed speaker and TV presenter, he has spoken and produced numerous documentaries on subjects including the Bible, Bible prophecy, world events and natural health. His passion is to share the good news of Jesus’ imminent return.
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