Sunday, February 4, 2024

“A Messiah of Grace, Not a Political Messiah”

Pastor Joey Anjiki

1. Judas’ betrayal

* John 18:3 “So Judas came to the garden, guiding a detachment of soldiers and some officials from the chief priests and the Pharisees. They were carrying torches, lanterns and weapons.” (NIV)

* Mark 14:45 (See above)

2. Peter's heinous acts

* Mark 14:47 (See above)

* Luke 22:51 “But Jesus answered, ‘No more of this!’ And he touched the man’s ear and healed him.” (NIV)

* Two reasons why Jesus healed the Roman soldier

* Jesus willingly chose to go to the cross

* John 10:18 “No one takes it from me, but I lay it down of my own accord. I have authority to lay it down and authority to take it up again. This command I received from my Father.” (NIV)

3. A Messiah of grace, not a political Messiah

* Events at Polsmoor Prison in South Africa in the 1990’s

* The spread of grace

* John 12:24 “Very truly I tell you, unless a kernel of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains only a single seed. But if it dies, it produces many seeds.” (NIV)

Thoughts to share at mini church:

1. Why did Jesus heal the Roman soldier’s ear that had been cut off?

2. Why did Jesus walk as a Messiah of grace, and not as a political Messiah?

3. Have you had an experience in which you have seen that people can change through inner change, not through external pressure?

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