We continue our journey through the Book of Revelation this week as we look at some of the more gruesome, bloody, and violent images in John's apocalypse. The two witnesses being killed in the streets, Yeshua returning with a sword to defeat His enemies and the winepress that produces an ocean of blood are just a few of the disturbing images John pens. How do we approach these scenes and what does God's wrath look like at the end of days? Revelation was written to be a letter of non-violent resistance in the face of evil empires. John was encouraging the seven churches, and future Christians, to protest through the resistance of empirical influence through means of subversive non-violent witness. This message is about non-violence in the book of revelation. Join us as we dive into the word and discover how these images help us stand firm in living out the witness of Christ in our lives.
We all know the parable of the Good Samaritan well. There was a victim that was beaten, two men did not help him, but the third man, a Samaritan did. When telling this story, Yeshua intentionally mentions specific details that reveal more about the story. From the priest and the Levite to the specific way the Samaritan helped the wounded man, all find their roots in the Hebrew Old Testament.
In the account of Luke, Luke masters the art of painting a story before our eyes, giving clues and patterns to lead us on a journey of true life. This week we explore the moment Yeshua begins His journey toward Jerusalem. During this journey, he is rejected over and over again, faced with constant opposition, and many turning their backs on Him. This is the journey that leads Him to His victory in Jerusalem, but not in a way the world expects. In this message, we explore how we are to navigate our journey in life, bounce back from the opposition, and how to win as Yeshua did.
As we make our way through the Sermon on the Mount, we discover some radical teachings by Jesus concerning how we are to view and treat other people in regards to bitterness, hatred, and violence. We will also be looking at Paul's striking discussion on living in a new reality in light of Yeshua and looking at the world through the lens of what took place on Calvary.