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:
Ryan Rippee - December 13, 2020
The Coming Messiah
Malachi is the last book of the “Minor Prophets,” and throughout these minor prophets, Yahweh has been promising, because of his covenant-keeping, steadfast love, to deliver and save his people. Even after the rebuilding of the temple in Jerusalem, Malachi teaches the people that they still need a mediator and they still need a king. Therefore, Malachi speaks of an Elijah-like messenger who will proceed the the coming of the Messiah and the inauguration of the Messianic Age, in which all of the Old Testament expectations and promises will be fulfilled.
Scripture References: Malachi 4:1-5, Malachi 1:1-14
From Series: "Special 2020"
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December 20, 2020
Will God Indeed Dwell on the Earth?
Derek Brown
1 Kings 8:27-30, Isaiah 9:6