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 20, 2021
Discerning the Majesty
Messiah and majesty—inseparable concepts in the mind of the expectant Hebrew. But Jesus has yet to reveal Himself to Israel in full messianic splendor. Instead, He has just pronounced a series of woes against Israel’s leaders, wept over Jerusalem, and announced the destruction of its temple. His disciples ask when such judgment will come upon Jerusalem and what will be the sign of His kingly presence in manifest majesty. A robust warning against deception frames Jesus’ response—it is key to discerning His majesty. They do not yet grasp the cross or Christ’s departure. Tremendous trials and tribulations await them, making them more vulnerable to deception and its attendant dangers. This sermon considers the importance of this foundational warning against deception as it seeks to discern, in the whole of the discourse, when and in what manner Christ will manifest His majesty.
Scripture References: Matthew 24:4
