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 - April 19, 2020
Maligning Messiah
This is the threshold of an epic clash. Colossal kingdoms and their kings collide, and in the end only one will stand. A preliminary summit of Jesus’ self-revelation has been reached. Matthew’s inspired biography of the Christ pivots here. He is Messiah. His words and works bear witness. The prophets point to Him. The Sabbath points to Him. The Suffering Servant points to Him. Yet, the religious leaders conspire to destroy Him. A keynote has been struck and is here sealed. The Pharisees cannot deny His works—even the crowds recognize them as Messianic signs—so instead they vilify Him. They refuse to accept the evidence, maliciously insisting that the spirit of Satan is upon Him rather than the Spirit of God. They malign the Messiah by defaming His anointing.
Scripture References: Matthew 12:22-37
