by Bella Pillai | Mar 4, 2023 | Gracious Jesus, Luke: The Son of Man, Seeks and Saves, Mark: Christ, Chief Cornerstone, Matthew – God’s Kingdom, Surmounting Dark Powers, Tough Decisions, Winning Others Over
The Greatness of a Child As the reality of the Messiah becomes more and more evident to the disciples, their attention turns, not to service but greatness. Jesus then explains what greatness truly means in the Kingdom of Heaven demonstrating the example of a child....
by Bella Pillai | Feb 21, 2023 | Gracious Jesus, Luke: The Son of Man, Seeks and Saves, Mark: Christ, Chief Cornerstone, Matthew – God’s Kingdom, Rejected by the builders, Tough Decisions, Winning Others Over
The Coin in the Fish When Jesus asks Peter to take the coin out of the fish’s mouth, it signifies something huge for the Roman world. It also demonstrates Jesus’ respect to the authorities even when He was the highest authority. Overview Historical context...
by Bella Pillai | Feb 17, 2023 | Gracious Jesus, Luke: The Son of Man, Seeks and Saves, Mark: Christ, Chief Cornerstone, Matthew – God’s Kingdom, Surmounting Dark Powers, Tough Decisions, Winning Others Over
When Demons Outplay Disciples The disciples had been empowered by Jesus and authorised to exercise power over demons. However on one occasion they failed. Overview Introduction Satan’s Pillaging .. Disrupts peace .. Destroys lives .. Renders God’s people powerless...
by Bella Pillai | Feb 14, 2023 | Faith and Falsehood, Gates of Heaven and Hell, Gracious Jesus, Luke: The Son of Man, Seeks and Saves, Mark: Christ, Chief Cornerstone, Matthew – God’s Kingdom, Tough Decisions
A Glimpse of Glory Shortly after Jesus stands at the “gates of hell” and declares the power of His Kingdom over it, he gives Peter, James and John “a glimpse of glory” as Jesus is transfigured and God speaks. Overview The Voice of God This is...
by Bella Pillai | Feb 14, 2023 | Faith and Falsehood, Gates of Heaven and Hell, Gracious Jesus, Luke: The Son of Man, Seeks and Saves, Mark: Christ, Chief Cornerstone, Matthew – God’s Kingdom, Tough Decisions
Discipleship What does it mean to be a disciple of Christ? Who is our greatest enemy? How do we successfully defeat the enemy? Overview The Condition The Challenge The Cross The Crown Bible Passage Matt 16.24-28; Mark 8.34-9.1; Luke 9.23-27; John 12.25 Matthew...
by Bella Pillai | Feb 13, 2023 | Faith and Falsehood, Gates of Heaven and Hell, Gracious Jesus, Luke: The Son of Man, Seeks and Saves, Mark: Christ, Chief Cornerstone, Matthew – God’s Kingdom, Tough Decisions
Death Prediction There are at least three incidences reported in the bible of Jesus predicting his death. In reality there may have been more. Overview Clear prediction – Perceiving the victory Hasty retaliation – Accepting God’s will Stern correction – Prioritizing...
