by Bella Pillai | May 13, 2022 | Gracious Jesus, Hidden Treasures, John - Life to the Full, Life that satisfies, Mark: Christ, Chief Cornerstone, Matthew – God’s Kingdom, Power shines through Rejection
Eternal Food Jesus always wants what’s highest and best for us. The crowds were thronging Jesus to meet their immediate needs. He tries to give them a long term perspective. Overview Bible passages: Matt 14.34-36; Mark 6.53-56; John 6.22-29 Background Do we try...
by Bella Pillai | May 12, 2022 | Gracious Jesus, Hidden Treasures, John - Life to the Full, Life that satisfies, Mark: Christ, Chief Cornerstone, Matthew – God’s Kingdom, Power shines through Rejection
Walking on Water Jesus had demonstrated his power over the sea earlier. Yet his disciples hearts were still hard and faith small. Jesus not only demonstrates another miracle, he shows us that faith can do miracles in our lives as well. Overview Matt 14.22-33; Mark...
by Bella Pillai | May 10, 2022 | Gracious Jesus, Hidden Treasures, John - Life to the Full, Life that satisfies, Luke: The Son of Man, Seeks and Saves, Mark: Christ, Chief Cornerstone, Matthew – God’s Kingdom, Power shines through Rejection, True Deliverance
Unlimited Provision Jesus had hungry multitudes with Him. He asked Philip to feed them. Philip looked at his physical resources and declined. Jesus did a miracle that He was expecting Philip to do! Overview Bible Passages Matthew 14.13-21; Mark 6.32-44; Luke 9....
by Bella Pillai | May 9, 2022 | Gracious Jesus, Hidden Treasures, Mark: Christ, Chief Cornerstone, Matthew – God’s Kingdom, Power shines through Rejection
Facing the Messiah While even His family did not recognize Him in the early stages, we know some brothers and mother did come to His saving knowledge later in life after Christ’s resurrection. We hope others from His hometown followed suit. Overview He grew up with...
by Bella Pillai | Feb 28, 2022 | Flourishing in Adversity, Gracious Jesus, Hidden Wisdom, Luke: The Son of Man, Seeks and Saves, Mark: Christ, Chief Cornerstone, Matthew – God’s Kingdom, The Influential Few
Parable of the Sower Seeds of God’s word are being scattered throughout the world. Few hearts allow them to take root and achieve the productivity and success only a disciple of the Kingdom can achieve. Overview Context Bible Passages: Matthew 13:1-9; 18-23;...
by Bella Pillai | May 12, 2020 | Flourishing in Adversity, Gracious Jesus, Hidden Wisdom, Luke: The Son of Man, Seeks and Saves, Mark: Christ, Chief Cornerstone, Matthew – God’s Kingdom
The visionaries There are some who see without perceiving, hear without listening, have a heart that does not receive and understand the truth. Jesus highlights who are those visionaries who can truly perceive and build the Kingdom of God. Overview Bible Passages:...
