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...
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 | Oct 26, 2019 | Gracious Jesus, Luke: The Son of Man, Seeks and Saves, Mark: Christ, Chief Cornerstone, Matthew – God’s Kingdom, Power shines through Rejection, The Influential Few, The King Calls
Labourers are Few It is God who sends out workers into the fields of souls ripe to receive Him. Do our eyes perceive these harvest fields in the world? Are we compelled to reach out to them? Are we willing to pray? Are we willing to go? Overview Matthew 9:35-38; Mark...
