The Open Word (Audio)

There is such curiosity and interest about the End Times, even outside the church; but what does the Bible really say about it? Unbelievers may expect some unbiblical destruction, but Jesus Himself had a lot to say about the Last Days. The Pharisees had many misconceptions about that matter, and about the come of the Kingdom of God. Pastor David will teach us the difference between His Kingdom coming and Jesus returning. Above all, as believers, we should keep our eyes detached from this world, and focus on what’s eternal!

The gift of Grace is offered to ALL. In today’s study, Pastor David will teach that God’s grace goes far beyond our salvation. We will explore the story of the 10 lepers. Even though 9 of them never came back to thank Jesus, and some of them were not even Jews, Jesus healed them ANYWAY! That’s GRACE! The Bible says God sends the rain over the just and the unjust. The grace of God is being poured out on us continually, and yes, even on the lost!

Today, Pastor David will teach about Jesus’ encounter with the 10 lepers, and their desperate call for mercy. Leprosy truly is a terrible disease that affects not only the person’s body, but also impacts tremendously their social life. In that challenging situation, we see their urgency for Jesus to take care of their immediate need. However, Jesus wants to bless them FULLY. And since they didn’t come back to thank Him (after they got what they wanted), the only one who returned to Jesus was completely restored.

The gift of Grace is offered to ALL. In today’s study, Pastor David will teach that God’s grace goes far beyond our salvation. We will explore the story of the 10 lepers. Even though 9 of them never came back to thank Jesus, and some of them were not even Jews, Jesus healed them ANYWAY! That’s GRACE! The Bible says God sends the rain over the just and the unjust. The grace of God is being poured out on us continually, and yes, even on the lost!

As Christians, we are expected to FORGIVE! However, forgiving can be really hard… Today, Pastor David will share that exercising forgiveness doesn’t require great FAITH; it requires faithful OBEDIENCE. Releasing forgiveness will allow you to walk in FREEDOM. We forgive even if the other person doesn’t ask for forgiveness… and even if they keep making the same mistake. Forgiveness actually has nothing to do with the other person; it is all about YOU. We forgive as Jesus forgives us!

How can we come with humility and love to somebody who has offended us? Offenses happen, but Pastor David will teach us Jesus’ heart for reconciliation and forgiveness. Weather we like it or not, we will be offended throughout our life (and we will offend people, too!) So it’s crucial that we practice the biblical way of resolving these issues. As believers, we are called to RESTORE relationships. Pastor David will ask important questions and teach us ways to work toward reconciliation.

We all have been offended at some point, by someone. We probably also have offended people… weather intentionally or not… The fact is: offenses happen. Even within the church. The question is: how do you deal with those who have offended you? The theme of forgiveness is one of the most spoken of throughout the Bible. Today, Pastor David will teach what Jesus Himself had to say about offenses and forgiveness. He cared SO deeply about this issue and spoke very passionately in favor of those who have been offended.

Where is our focus today? Are we chasing after the things of this world, or after things that are eternal? Jesus tells a parable about a man who was rich according to the world’s standards, but poor according to God’s purpose. On Earth, we are tempted to live for a temporary status and comfort. Some people even refuse to follow the Lord, unless He takes care of their temporary issues… Pastor David will bring out the attitudes of our hearts. Where is our heart today?

The Pharisees were that group of people to whom everyone looked up to and aspired to be like. They were the high society, the leaders, the ones who were financially stable, and had good status. However, while men admired the beautiful outside, God detested their inside… They were serving two gods: the Lord, and money. Today, Pastor David will address the issue of the heart. While we can look pretty good on the outside, the Lord is concerned with what is on the inside.

If you followed the money in your life, would you find yourself as a faithful steward, or an unjust steward? Where our money goes speaks highly of our heart, and even of our character. In today’s message, we will learn one of Jesus’ parables about an unjust steward. Pastor David will teach the importance of how we handle God’s resources that He gives us. Are we wasteful..? Are we overly focused on ourselves..? In sight of the stewardship of our lives, would God trust us with more..?