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 21, 2019
The Storm that Reveals Jesus
Many have marveled at Him, but none so great as those closest to Him. His teaching is astonishing. His miracles are breathtaking. His calling on disciples is unprecedentedly costly. If all of this adds up to teach us to respond wholeheartedly to Jesus no matter the cost, then what immediately follows shines a spectacular light on the grand importance of knowing Him. It is not enough to marvel at His words and works, knowing His person is the key that unlocks everything else. This stunning encounter draws the reader nearer to the glory of the person of Jesus from Nazareth. Those nearest Him marvel with such words as, “What sort of man is this?”
Scripture References: Matthew 8:23-27
