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:
Premend Choy - March 5, 2023
God’s Commission and My Duty
The thrust of the sermon is why Jonah, and why do we still today, as recipients of the Great Commission disobey God? While it may appear that we can run or hide from God, we are only fooling ourselves. God is in control of things, not us. When we choose to disobey him, we should expect bad consequences. From the moment Jonah went his own way, things started to go wrong. But though he has forgotten God, God in His mercy has not forgotten him. God still loves Jonah, still longs for him, and still hopes for him. And so in mercy, He sends a storm after him. The love of God is wider than the measure of man’s mind (2 Peter 3:9). Our role may not be as dramatic as Jonah’s, but we have a duty to God to carry it out to the best of our ability.
Scripture References: Jonah 1:1-6
From Series: "Special 2023"
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