by Bella Pillai | Oct 27, 2019 | Gracious Jesus, Matthew – God’s Kingdom, Wisdom for Greatness
Soul Rest Simple yet profound. What are the steps to achieve true rest for the soul? This is the real reason Jesus came – to help us seek and attain soul rest. Many want it, but are we prepared to do what it takes to achieve it? Overview Passage/s: Matthew 11:28-30...
by Bella Pillai | Oct 27, 2019 | Gracious Jesus, Luke: The Son of Man, Seeks and Saves, Matthew – God’s Kingdom, Vanquishing the Enemy, Wisdom for Greatness
Wisdom of Children Christ’s disciples have a great deal of wisdom in God’s sight. A wisdom very different to that of the world. What are attributes of this wisdom? Overview Passage/s: Matt 11:25-27; 13:16-17; Luke 10:21-24 Context Heart of Faith – believe...
by Bella Pillai | Oct 27, 2019 | Gracious Jesus, Luke: The Son of Man, Seeks and Saves, Matthew – God’s Kingdom, The Last Journey, Wisdom for Greatness
When profanity surpasses piety There are times that wicked deeds appear better in God’s sight than fake religion and superficial righteousness. Jesus minces no words to condemn the unrepentant Jews stating that the most sinful cities like Tyre, Sidon, Sodom, etc. were...
by Bella Pillai | Oct 27, 2019 | Gracious Jesus, Matthew – God’s Kingdom, Wisdom for Greatness
Children of Wisdom Jesus categorizes people into two categories “children of wisdom” and “children of folly”. How do we see the play between the two? Overview Matt 11:16-19; Luke 7:29-35 Children of this generation: Calls the shots Changes...
by Bella Pillai | Oct 27, 2019 | Gracious Jesus, Luke: The Son of Man, Seeks and Saves, Matthew – God’s Kingdom, Spiritual Discernment, Wisdom for Greatness
True Greatness Christ gives his testimony of the greatest man born till date – John the Baptist. He confirms that he is Elijah who is to come. He commends him for his powerful advancement of God’s kingdom. He indicates what it takes to attain true greatness. True...
by Bella Pillai | Oct 28, 2019 | Gracious Jesus, Luke: The Son of Man, Seeks and Saves, Matthew – God’s Kingdom, Spiritual Discernment, Wisdom for Greatness
Signs of the Messiah Why does John the Baptist ask Jesus “Are you the Messiah”? Christ systematically highlights unquestionable evidence witnessed by John’s own disciples. He points out to prophecy and reaffirms John’s faith and mission. Signs of the Messiah...
