On This Rock I Will Build My Church – Matthew 16:15-18
Jesus said that on this rock I will build my church. What is this church that Jesus will build on the rock. And what is the purpose of that church?
Encouraging, comforting and urging you to live lives worthy of God, who calls you into his kingdom and glory. (1 Thess. 2:12 NIV)
Studies from the gospel of Matthew
Jesus said that on this rock I will build my church. What is this church that Jesus will build on the rock. And what is the purpose of that church?
The parables of the Mustard Seed and the Yeast illustrate that the kingdom of God works with small beginnings to produce big changes in people and culture.
Jesus promised that he would return for those who are his. Are you ready for it? We don’t know when. But we should live in expectation of it.
The parable of the pearl and the parable of the hidden treasure express the value of the kingdom of God. Will we give up everything for it?
I love Jesus example of going out into the mountains to pray. I enjoy the time when I can get out like that and spend time alone with God.
Today is a good day to remember what Jesus has done for us. Take the time to meditate on his death and resurrection, and what it means, or can mean, for you. And take the time to celebrate, along with me, a risen and living Lord.
Putting new patches onto old garments may work in fashion, but not in our walk with Christ. Instead, we need to ditch the old man, and be made anew.
What would Jesus do if he came to town? I think he would be hanging out with ‘sinners’ rather than us good Christian folk, safely tucked into our churches.