TFPC EM NEWSLETTER - SEPTEMBER 18, 2019
Wednesday, September 18, 2019 at 9:23AM Our Homework
Today is September 18, 2019
Welcome to your mid-week!
Jesus uses many teaching techniques throughout the gospels. In Matthew 9, he gives out homework.
The Pharisees had just criticized Jesus and his disciples for eating with 'tax collectors and sinners.' Now, with tax collector Matthew just becoming a disciple, this was an opportunity for Jesus to teach directly to the Pharisees and indirectly to his disciples and tax collectors he was with. His lesson? To go do homework.
Matthew 9:13a
...go and learn what this means: ‘I desire mercy, not sacrifice.’
Jesus was invoking the lesson found in Hosea.
To the Pharisees it was a reminder of how God prioritized his people over their sin; how, despite what the law said, God showed mercy. It was a call to do likewise.
To the tax collectors who heard this exchange, it was a reminder of just how much God loves them; that, no matter their sin, God wants relationship with them. It was a message showing God's heart toward them.
For us it is both an encouragement and a challenge. No matter how much we feel condemned or judged by this world or ourselves, God loves us and wants to have relationship with us. At the same time, it is a cry to act mercifully toward people who are in biblical sin. To follow in His example so that people can learn and know who God really is.
God's blessing upon you this week and I look forward to seeing you all this Sunday.
- Frank Kim
Recording of last Sunday's message: HERE
PowerpointShow of Last Sunday's Message: HERE
Recording of last Sunday's praise: HERE
Upcoming Events
- Sept 20 (Fri) - Skid Row Prep. 6pm @ Kitchen
- Sept 21 (Sat) - Skid Row Mission. Van leaves at 6:20am from church. Will return by 8am.
- Sept 22 (Sun) – Youth Open House, 11am-12:30pm
- Sept 22 (Sun) - Membership Class 2. 12:30m-1:30pm
- Sept 25 (Wed) – CPG Cell Group
- Sept 29 (Sun) - Members Class 3. 12:30pm-1:30pm
- Sept 29 (Sun) – Ping Pong Doubles Tournament. 1:45pm-4pm
- Oct 6 (Sun) - New Members Dinner. 4:30pm-6pm
- Nov 8-10 (Fri-Sun) – Joint Mexico Missions
Volunteers Needed!
- Audio/Video Volunteers Needed!
- For both 9:30am and 11am service. No experience needed. Training is available. If interested please contact Pastor Frank @ frankkim1@gmail.com
- Youth Ministry Teachers Needed!
- "Youth Ministry needs more teachers to serve and minister to our youth! If you are interested in serving in the Youth Ministry as a teacher, please contact P.Edward Kim: shin.e.kim88@gmail.com
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