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 - June 6, 2021
Glorious Grief
The scene is filled with tragedy. Israel is indicted. The Lord is lamenting. Unspeakable sadness expresses the final words of Jesus to Jerusalem. It is an astonishing conclusion to a remarkable rebellion. But the picture reveals more than grief. The Lord of love is revealed in this rejection. It is a climax to Christ’s claims. He came as Israel’s King, offering the kingdom, but she would not acknowledge Him. Now, with amazement, attention is directed to Him who weeps. Only His is a divine sorrow. So the scene presents more than tragedy. It exhibits a glorious grief — revealing Jesus as the divine Messiah.
Scripture References: Matthew 23:37-39
