Matthew 12:1-21: Proclaiming Justice = Spreading the Gospel?! The Model Servant Blueprint? Mercy Trumps Sacrifice. Law fulfilled by Grace.

Matthew 12: 1-21 Law of the Sabbath - no work at all?? ( Exodus 35, Exodus 31:12-17, Numbers 15: 32-36). Quite explicit and harsh Kind of an impossible law to keep. How else were they to eat? The law was a school master to show us our need for a Saviour...Galatians 3:24 ...the free gift …

Matthew 11: A new covenant encounter with Jesus? Whose fruit do I bear? Fruit of the Kingdom?? Carrying Unnecessary Burdens?

Matthew 11 Jesus Christ the Messiah - a fulfillment of the law and the prophecy of the prophets - Greater than the law and greater than the prophets. - Came with Grace and Truth. His Truth ( even the hard / harsh truth... Such as the wages of sin is death... ) is revealed to us with Grace, …

LFM – 2016 Sept 11: Holy Spirit Anointing

LFM – Holy Spirit Anointing                                                                  September 11, 2016   Mark 9 A revelation of the Righteousness of God (represented by the dazzling white) in Christ Jesus was manifested at the mountain of transfiguration. Jesus is the fulfilment of the Law (Moses) and the prophets (Elijah). Only Jesus remained. Romans 3: 21-22 (NIV) 21 But now apart …

Matthew 9:18-26 >> Do I prophesy Life or Death into my situations? Do I limit God by my level of Faith?

Matthew 9:18-26 Synagogue leader's dead daughter. Woman with the issue of blood. Faith without works ( of faith - the action confirming that we indeed have faith) is dead ( James 2:17) Synagogue leader comes and humbles himself before Jesus for his dead daughter's sake. Faith act/works - >> Jesus please come and lay your …

Matthew 9:1-8 > Power of – By Faith through Amazing Grace. Released from the paralysis of sin.

Matthew 9:1-8 Paralysed man on a mat brought by his friends. Jesus saw their friends faith and first released him from the paralysis of sin [ setting the captives free ( Luke 4:18) ]. Is my walk in this life paralysed by sin? Jesus forgave the mans sin then told him to -- stand up, …

Matthew 8: The demoniac within! Jesus wants our dirt! Just as I am! Carrying the enemy’s possessions?

Matthew 8 How many of us just follow Jesus ( doing church as routine) and never encounter Jesus ( His Power and Glory) ? We need to approach Jesus like the man with leprosy ( unclean, with sin) and ask for.... Cleansing from sin, healing from disease, provision for food, rent... Jesus is always willing …

Matthew 5: Want Blessings! T&C Apply! The Christian Attitude that determines Altitude?

Matthew 5 The Christian Attitude.... Living a life full of blessings... T&C Apply What should the Attitude of a Christian Be to ensure that they live a life full of God's Blessings? How much of it do I reflect? Positive / Godly / Jesus Attitude >>> Greater Altitude... Closer to God. And Jesus began to …

Acts 7 – Power of the Cross (LOVE)releases Mercy, Activates Grace. Overcoming bitterness, unforgiveness…

Acts 7 We shall overcome by the Word of our testimony and the Blood of the Lamb. (Revelation 12:11) We are called to leave the land we were born into and go to the land God has prepared for us - leave the world and things of the world for spiritual things. The flesh and …

Ezra 7 – If the Great High Priest is For me…Amazing Grace – Restoration, Power & Authority

Ezra 7 Ezra a descendant of Aaron the high priest - rebuilding / restoring of the Temple of the Lord in Jerusalem. Jesus, our great High Priest - restoring our Temple unto the Lord in our hearts? Ezra well versed in the law. Jesus fulfilled all of the Law. We need to make a journey …