In Triumphal Entry Part 3, we look to Luke 20:9 and the Parable of the Vineyard Owner and The Judgement of the Tenants.

This story is employed by Jesus as a 'mirror' for the religious leaders - who serving as Tenant ‘farmers’ are entrusted to lead the people and produce fruit, glorying God, but they are sour in every way possible. Seeking forge their own path, that they believe is to in keeping the law. The have truly lost their way!

Jesus foretells of the leaders collective plans to kill Gods beloved Son. Opening the door for repentance by calling them out for their rejection of the ‘chief cornerstone’ of the new temple of God. Yet they connived and plotted all the more to kill Jesus.

As Christian’s we see Jesus is the beloved Son of the Vineyard owner, of the story. In the midst of the chaos, the story also showcases God's resilient and patient love in sending His son to forgive the trespasses of the tenants. A story that would climax at the cross at Calvary, with Jesus taking away the sins of the world and enacting the New Covenant with His very life.

The very resilient and patient love of our Heavenly Father, to be known by all who receive Christ with faith and love in their hearts.

Are religious parties all that different from when Jesus walked the earth? As finite, imperfect people, parties are bound to rise up. The key is not to associate with parties who oppose the way of Jesus. Being led by emotions and worship of self-governing authority to twist and affirm what God does not affirm.

Following Jesus' entry to the temple, the chief religious leaders questioned Jesus’ authority and agency. While the crowd recognized Jesus and worshipped Him, a large number of the religious sects did not.

Ultimately, those who remained in opposition were willingly complicit in actions that led to crucifying of Christ.

At the end of the day, as we view this story with New Covenant glasses, we see God works through people and circumstances to accomplish His purposes. We can learn from the religious leaders from Christ’s day. Both those who opposed, but also those who recognized Him! Not to oppose God, but rather, to cherish His teachings and worship Him.

✅Let us be bold like the few who recognized Jesus' authority and encountered times of refreshing through true worship! 🙌🏻🙏

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✅Let us recognize Christ’s authority over our lives, and worship Him in all we do, with conduct befitting Christ followers - this is our true and proper heart of worship. 🙌🏻🙏

🎶Worship the Lord, He is worthy to be praised.

Do you like to celebrate victories? In Jesus' Triumphal Entry to Jerusalem, the crowd was doing just that, celebrating the arrival of the prophesied Messiah, who would take away the sins of the world.

"Blessed is the King who comes in the name of the Lord".

Just like today, the crowd is equally made up of those who recognize Jesus Christ as Lord, ready to enjoy the peace He confers upon all who celebrate His victory, and those who resist or outright refuse His Kingship.

Jesus humbly rode into Jerusalem, upon a donkey as prophesied, a true and faithful King, with authority to execute justice and usher in peace for all His people. A peace that He knew would cost Him His life to secure it.

Pastor Andrew encourages Christians to be thankful for one's eternal security in Jesus. Whereas by Christ's own words, those who reject Christ's Lordship encounter turbulent destruction, by their own omission.

For all who do not know Jesus, now is the time to heed His call and not resist. When He returns it will not be upon a donkey to usher in peace, but upon a white horse to rule the nations and separate the righteous from the unrighteous.

No need to fuss, as a follower of Jesus, turning to Him in repentance, you are righteous and securely seated in His kingdom.

In Jesus is My Life, Pastor Andrew encourages us to live our life in Christ from a place of joyful urgency and hunger for the things of the LORD. What are you focused upon? Is it seeking Christ's Kingdom, His righteousness - kingdom living? Resist applying spiritual sunblock. Instead, bask in the glory of Christ's presence, and times of refreshing, including life transformation, will come.

When we turn to the Lord in all our ways, we encounter appointed times of unlimited refreshing in the Lord.

In Christ our hope of glory - today is the day.

Joshua Anderson a Missionary to the people of Ukraine, shared about his ministry call to Ukraine, their experiences when war broke out, along with the said challenges and provision of God through it all! You will be inspired by their resolve and a firm plan to return to the mission field n Ukraine, assisting with humanitarian aid and training of DTS missionaries.

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A definite truth to Live by is Times of Refreshing Come from the Presence of the Lord. As all turn to Jesus, the living water and bread of life - we are renewed, refreshed, and revived in our very being - mind, soul, and spirit.

What’s your appetite for such a refreshing? As we yield to the moving Holy Spirit, we are filled afresh.

The beauty of being the temple of the living God, believers can encounter times of refreshing in Christ - anytime and anywhere.

Who likes to fish?

In many respects it’s a learned skill, from a place of passion for fishing 💚

Jesus was a master in drawing people into relationship with Father God. He told Peter and his followers he would make them fishermen of people. In fact, He told Peter to have a passion, a love for people. To feed them with the truth of the gospel. He invites us to do the same. To go to where the fish are, ready to cast truth in love 🎣

In John 4 Jesus shows all who consider themselves followers of Him, how to 'fish' for people. Pastor Andrew teaches how Jesus' although tired from his journey on route to Galilee, shows us how spiritual maturity and obedience to the Father translates into ministry - even when it's not convenient or goes against cultural norms.

Jesus' interaction with the Samaritan woman, is life-changing on many accounts. We can relate to the humanity of Jesus and our need for living water in Christ.

Today, embrace the way of the master fishermen of people.

'How to' videos are the stuff DIY projects and honey-to-do lists are made of! They provide a step by step instructions on how to complete a job. They make what seems impossible, possible. It's reassuring to glean wisdom and knowledge from those who have successfully navigated that path before.

Scripture is similar—it offers live changing instructions on how to walk in the newness of life in Christ Jesus. Jesus promised those who follow Him, would enjoy life and life to the full. THE FULL. How sweet is that!!!

The Apostle Paul in Eph 4:16-32 speaks of this new life in Christ. Offering the 'how to' walk in it. This involves a new of thinking, believing, and acting toward God and one another.

The beauty is we are not in this on our own. Operating under our own steam. Rather, we have the indwelling Holy Spirit guiding us and empowering us to walk wisely with our words and actions. Foster kindness over slander. Truth over falsehoods.

Think about it. Followers of Jesus are marked with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit. Signaling not only that we belong to God and that we will enjoy the promise of the future hope of eternity with Jesus, but also hope for today. The reality we can walk in kindness over anger, honesty over falsehood, and compassion instead of malice with the help of the Holy Spirit.

The Apostles teaching echoes through to today. Christ is calling you to embrace your new identity in Him. Embrace it whole heartily, for when you will encounter live changing transformation from the inside out.

The Bible tells us without revelation, people cast off restraint. Vision gives us clear direction on where we are headed. A desired future state and the best way forward. Can we follow any vision? Proverbs 29:18 tells us that as we follow divine revelation, the instruction of the LORD, via the written Word and the Word that became flesh in Christ - we will be blessed and happy in it.

The Word of God directs our steps in harmony with the vision and mission of heaven for our lives. In this message Pastor Andrew preaches from Revelation 21 on the vision of the desired future state of believers at the coming of the new heaven and new earth. At this conjunction is history, there are two possible states for people, those whose names are in the Lamb's book of life and are saved; and those who refuse Christ and perish.

The vision and ministry of Hope For Today keep this in mind. God does not desire anyone to perish but have eternal life in Jesus, and so this is to be our vision also.

In light of this, our focus is to share the transformative hope of the gospel and to help people thrive in their relationship with Jesus, through intentional discipleship and passionate outreach.

Our hope is in Jesus. Our desired future is assured by faith in Him.

Can bad company really corrupt good character? The answer is a resounding yes! We all know the impact of good friends and colleagues we surround ourselves with. One circle gracefully builds you up in truth and the other deceptively tears you down, 'brick by brick'. Thankfully, in Jesus, we are redeemed 😀🙌🏻🙌. We have been given grace upon grace to imitate his character and be the counterbalance in this world. Becoming more like Him, day by day, by the power of His Holy Spirit.

📺 As you enjoy watching this video teaching, invite Jesus to speak to you and show you the path ahead of you. He will never steer you wrong. He is for you, while the enemy of your soul is not.

✝️🙌🏻 KEEP GOOD COMPANY

The Apostle Paul's words of exhortation in 1 Corinthians 15 to the believers in Corinth, ring loud and clear for us TODAY - "Bad Company corrupts good character".

Very practical isn't it? If bad company can corrupt good character, then good company can certainly help foster good character. Isn't this in line with the character modeled by Christ?

As Christians, we are members of the Body of Christ that is being built up and growing into the stature of Jesus Christ. We face the opposition of the enemy of our souls. Seeking to thwart the plans of God and knock us off the assignment of office. Nonetheless, in Him, we encounter grace for the forgiveness of sins and grace to walk more like Jesus in these last days. Free to embrace all He has for us. This is not a pointless act. Our faith in Christ is not meaningless, it is life. The counterbalance to the world. The very foundation on which we establish our today and tomorrow, to the glory of God.