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 - March 7, 2021
Robbing Christ
Jesus is the Messiah—meek and mighty, humble and holy. Deliberately and dramatically, He has presented Himself to Jerusalem, Israel’s headquarters for spiritual and political leadership. Now, He moves to the center. His actions boldly demand notice. His movements and manners are very symbolic, revealing His person and place. The scene of Jesus cleansing the temple is richly significant to the whole drama of His coming from heaven. In a stunning demonstration, Jesus fulfills and foreshadows prophecies that feature His most telling claims. Jesus is the LORD, suddenly come to His temple. And what He finds is a den of robbers—robbing Christ of the glory that belongs to Him.
Scripture References: Matthew 21:12-17
