Restoration Church Toowoomba Sermon Podcast

Col Patterson shares about the differences between a religious approach to Jesus and a relational approach.

Peter talks about how humanity both needs and seeks after rest. Whilst the shadow of this rest can be seen in the Old Testament Sabbath, the fullness of the rest is found in Jesus.

Jesus made a habit of hanging out with the 'bad' people who knew that they needed him. He inaugurated a Christian culture, that by default, was subversively countercultural. Christians must guard against Christianity becoming it's own subculture and make sure that it retains the transformative effect that Jesus intended it to have.

In Mark chapter 2 a paralytic is carried to Jesus for healing. Jesus prioritises his spiritual condition over his physical condition by forgiving his sin before dealing with his physical impairment. His deepest need was not physical healing but spiritual restoration.

Jesus, whilst meeting the needs of many people, is very reluctant to be seen as a miracle worker or need meeter. He is a person and He calls you to respond to him in a personal way and not just come to him so that your life will work well.

The beginning of the ministry of Jesus marks a significant expansion in the rule of God's kingdom over his rebellious creation. Mark shows how Jesus' brings an intrusive rule that has magnificent effects.

The Father, Son and the Holy Spirit are the community that drives the universe. They conspired together in the creation of the world and come together again at the beginning of Jesus' ministry - at his baptism. This selfless community is the hope of the world.