Tre Shepherd speaks, brother of Trent Shepherd (both met in Kona to speak to all DTS's).
Its just a snapshot of the couple hour talk, but the main point of the lesson is this: The Lord was expected to ride in on a white horse with a sword, like a proud conqueror. At least this was the expectation of Pharisees and Sadducees, etc. But He came as a humble baby boy, riding into town on a donkey. While these religious groups misunderstood God's intentions and forced strict laws on the people (especially on the Sabbath), Tre explains that Jesus wants us to remember to love them, not prove them worng. Today, some may misunderstand as well, but even if they are in the wrong andthey lay laws on you, it is our job and our honor to express love with our arms open wide. How else will they see His truth? Jesus lays the example all throughout scripture. Love, love, love. Even your enemies. He comes as a conqueror, but as a conqueror of injustice.
"Repent"- is a term that is meant to be firm, not cruel. It is only saying that God's message has much more to it than just recieving salvation and getting to heaven. To repent is to turn from sin and live a life of love, demonstrating what God's kingdom looks like to the rest of the world so that they may see His love too. God's kingdom= love on earth.
Here's the News: http://www.youtube.com/user/tenachie?feature=mhum#p/a/u/0/qb2PRP5_lAU
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