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 - July 19, 2020
Christ’s Theophany: Immanuel Revealed on the Storm
This is the account of a most numinous encounter. Vivid recall relives the indelible experience that marks a definitive zenith. It is no wonder that this sacred scene is one of universal fame. Illuminating light upon both the person of Jesus and the purpose of His coming has been, and will continue, increasing. But here an extraordinary highpoint is reached. He has been revealing the secrets of the kingdom to His disciples. But here the greatest of all mysteries is manifest. Jesus is more than Messiah, more than a servant of God—He is God. A theophany is a visible manifestation of God. This is Christ’s theophany. It is the unforgettable revelation of Immanuel (“God with us”) on the storm. It is about Jesus, not Peter or the disciples. Yet, in all its immeasurable heights, it ministers to the redeemed in depths profoundly practical.
Scripture References: Matthew 14:22-36
