We are a forgetful people in a land of distractions. Our minds are easily captivated by trivial and temporary inducements. New things quickly become old. In our mind’s eye even glory tends to fade and warnings tend to wane. It is no wonder that we who are invisibly united to Christ and visibly in and not of this world live in constant need of renewal. And what is true for the Christian is true for the church. This is a series that seeks to renew the mind of the church. Not so much by reviewing what she is called to do as much as what she is called. As with the Christian so with church, her God-given identity defines her. We who are the church are a people for God and none other.
Before we return to the book of Romans, we will be looking at the what scripture says about the Church, in its nature, how she expresses herself in song, and how the church cares and equips for its members.
The messages from this series can be found here:
Manny Pereira - July 7, 2019
Healing is a Parable
Healing is a parable. It tells a story that is much larger than itself. It speaks in the language of power and experience—bearing witness to and substantiating the trustworthiness of extraordinary promises. The gospel is extraordinary. Its promises are vastly far-reaching—immeasurable is the goodness and gain won by Christ’s atoning death for us. This message focuses on the last two verses of Matthew’s first passage that details Christ’s healing miracles (8:1-17). It explores the link between the gospel and healing, considering more specifically Matthew’s reference to Isaiah 53:4 and the relationship of sin and sickness.
Scripture References: Matthew 8:16-17
