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 - May 10, 2020
Few Will Understand: The Parable of the Sower
This is the first of eight parables that powerfully portray the secrets of the kingdom of God. It is the chief of the kingdom parables, the key to understanding the others. Here Christ tells a story that vividly depicts the mixed response that He is receiving. It explains the painfully evident unbelief of Israel in her Messiah and His kingdom call. Jesus reveals that the heart of the hearer, not Jesus nor His message, determines their response to Him. He underscores the fact that relatively few will understand Him and His message.
Scripture References: Matthew 13:18-23, Matthew 13:3-9
