Product Description
by Pierre Rosa (Author)
According to Matthew 13:11, not every original listener understood the fictitious, non-fantasy, and relatively short stories Christ shared to illustrate the kingdom of heaven. Likewise, modern-day readers may struggle to interpret and apply these analogies, rich in imagery and metaphorical language.
This book comes alongside believers in the discovery of these mysteries (how Jesus labeled the partially-revealed features of His kingdom). In this twelve-week study, Pierre Rosa unfolds the kingdom parables in Matthew 13 as a road map that leads to joy in turbulent times. The first part titled His Revered Majesty builds a solid foundation by focusing on the identity, beauty, and majesty of our Lord. The second part, His Royal Mysteries, introduces the signposts by zooming in on Jesus' second discourse recorded by Matthew. Then, following the chronology of the life of Christ, His Regal Mission takes you to chapter 10 of the first Gospel and shepherds you through the joy of learning how our Majestic Savior enlists and equips His people to accomplish His redemptive work.These pages will guide you toward renewed confidence that God's plans remain uninterrupted. This volume will,
- Arouse your emotions and stimulate your intellect.
- Apply proper exegesis and an inductive approach to Bible study.
- Demonstrate the harmony of Scripture, drawing from the broader context of the Bible.
- Address the decline of Christianity in western society.
- Highlight the opportunities for gospel proclamation that adversity brings.
Author Biography
Pierre Rosa was born and raised in Brazil. After coming to faith in Christ, he moved to the United States in 1997 to further his education and study for the ministry. For ten years, he served as an associate pastor at Shadow Mountain Community Church in San Diego, California, under his role model Dr. David Jeremiah. Pierre, with Brian Schmidt, started Truth with Grace (TwG) ministry, which currently broadcasts Pierre's sermons in eleven markets around the Pacific Northwest and the Midwest. Pierre graduated from San Diego Christian College (B.A. Biblical Studies), Southern California Seminary (M.Div.). He also holds a DMin from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. When he is not exploring the Pacific Northwest with his wife Denise and daughter Julia, Pierre is studying, writing, shepherding or practicing Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu at the local dojo.
