Christian messages from the Bible
Leviticus reveals to us the great length God has gone to so we can draw near to him in Christ.
A joy shared is a joy doubled. Local churches are to delight in God together Fighting for delight together
1. A truly spiritual life is marked by certain traits (3-5a)2. A truly spiritual life is produced by God's Word (5b-8)
Feeding of the 5000Jesus is compassionateToward the disciples (vs 31)Toward the crowd (vs 34)Jesus is trustworthyHe multiplies food from the crowd to feed everyone abundantly (vs 41-44)Walking on WaterJesus is the Son of God (Matt 14:33)He has power over the created laws.‘The problem is always the human condition and the solution is always Jesus.'
The Kingdom of God is a matter of faith so what matters is that we are faithful.Is the church shrinking or growing?Four parables about the Kingdom of GodIt is meant to be revealed to those who search (21-23)It provides blessings to those who listen well (24-25)It grows, often unseen, by the power of God (26-29)It may seem small but will one day be big (30-32)The Kingdom of God is a matter of faith.What matters is that we are faithful.