by Bella Pillai | Feb 11, 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, True Deliverance
Keys to the Kingdom Standing by the then known “Gates of Hell” or gates to the underworld, Jesus offers Peter and the disciples, the “Keys to the Kingdom” of Heaven. He promises that the “gates of hell” cannot prevail over it....
by Bella Pillai | Feb 11, 2023 | Faith and Falsehood, Gates of Heaven and Hell, God Revealed, Gracious Jesus, Luke: The Son of Man, Seeks and Saves, Mark: Christ, Chief Cornerstone, Matthew – God’s Kingdom, Vanquishing the Enemy
Viral Influences There are two kinds of influences – positive and negative. Both the power of evil and the power of God have the capacity of multiplying and spreading virally. Overview IntroductionSome Religious Leaders – The evil virusUpcoming Disciples – The...
by Bella Pillai | Feb 10, 2023 | Faith and Falsehood, Gates of Heaven and Hell, Gracious Jesus, Mark: Christ, Chief Cornerstone, Matthew – God’s Kingdom
Compelled by Compassion In the last phase of Christ’s ministry, we see increasing Jewish opposition and increasing Gentile acceptance. God’s work never stops – it moves on and on and spreads wider and wider. Feeding the 4000 Since we have already discussed a similar...
by Bella Pillai | Jan 25, 2023 | Faith and Falsehood, Gates of Heaven and Hell, God Revealed, Gracious Jesus, Mark: Christ, Chief Cornerstone, Matthew – God’s Kingdom
Persistant Faith Jesus has moved to a primarily Gentile region. While His words appear harsh, He is teaching the disciples and communicating His main purpose to minister to the Jews. He is also testing the lady. Her faith shines through. Overview Jesus: Travelled a...
by Bella Pillai | Jul 29, 2022 | Gates of Heaven and Hell, Gracious Jesus, Luke: The Son of Man, Seeks and Saves, Mark: Christ, Chief Cornerstone, Matthew – God’s Kingdom, Power shines through Rejection, Vanquishing the Enemy
Empty Traditions Traditions can be beautiful – carrying sentiments and values down generations. However they can also be completely meaningless and even destructive. Overview Passages: Matt 15:1-20; Mark 7.1-23; Luke 11.37-41; 6.39 Background Jewish and biblical...
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...