In this passage, Jesus meets people in two powerful moments — first, healing a paralysed man brought by friends who refused to let barriers stop them, and then calling Levi (Matthew), a tax collector, to follow Him. Both stories reveal Jesus’ heart for the broken, the excluded, and the searching. He forgives sins, restores dignity, and reminds the self-righteous that “It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick.”

Like the friends who carried the paralysed man and like Jesus reaching out to Levi, Red Frogs volunteers are called to meet people where they are—in the middle of the party, the chaos, or the confusion—and bring them hope, safety, and love. This is what it means to live out the gospel: to be the hands and feet of Jesus to those who may not step into a church, but still need to encounter His grace.

Jesus meets people in their mess, not their perfection. Through acts of care and compassion, like Red Frogs’ mission, we carry others to Him—showing that His love is strongest where it’s needed most.

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Plan a visit to Rosebank Union Church in Sandton, Johannesburg

https://ruc.org.za/visit

In this passage, Jesus calls His first disciples. After teaching from Simon Peter’s boat, Jesus tells him to cast his nets again, even after a fruitless night of fishing. Peter obeys—and the nets overflow with fish. Overwhelmed, Peter falls before Jesus, confessing his unworthiness. But Jesus lifts him up with a new purpose: “Do not be afraid; from now on you will catch men.”

This moment reveals Jesus’ power, Peter’s humility, and God’s grace in calling ordinary people to extraordinary purpose. The disciples leave everything to follow Him, showing that true faith responds in obedience and surrender.

When we trust and obey Jesus, even against our understanding, He transforms our emptiness into abundance and calls us to a greater purpose in His kingdom.

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Plan a visit to Rosebank Union Church in Sandton, Johannesburg

https://ruc.org.za/visit

In this third episode of Sidebar Zwai, Richard, and Ansune dive into the sobering yet hopeful prophecy of Isaiah 24. A chapter that paints a picture of global judgment and ultimate renewal. They explore the theme of the earth’s curse due to human rebellion, the inescapable judgment awaiting both earthly rulers and spiritual powers, and the glorious promise of a new heaven and a new earth. Drawing connections to Revelation 21–22 and 2 Peter 3, they emphasize that God’s final act is not destruction, but redemption; remaking all things through Christ, the true Curse-Breaker. This is a message of warning, but also of deep hope for those who long for the day when creation is finally set free.

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Recommended Resources:

-The Supreme Malediction by RC Sproul

https://www.renewingyourmind.org/2021/04/01/the-supreme-malediction

-The Bible Project content on "New Creation" and "Judgment" for example:

https://bibleproject.com/podcasts/heaven-hell-3-divine-judgment-and-resurrection-hope/

https://bibleproject.com/articles/new-heaven-new-earth/