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 - February 2, 2020
A Childish Generation
Children do not often apprehend true greatness. They simply lack the ability to discern real value. In contrast to defining greatness, Jesus now turns to illustrate Israel’s lack of perception. They are like disagreeable children at play, selfish and unreasonable. They foolishly quarrel and refuse to respond to the fullness of God’s invitation to them. They are childish, not childlike. Jesus again links Himself with John, portraying the objections raised against them as childish. This is a powerful picture exposing the grave danger of failing to respond to the reality of Christ with sober maturity. Valuing according to real value, with actions that correspond, and particularly perceiving the real value of Christ is a principle relevant and urgently needed in every generation.
Scripture References: Matthew 11:16-19
