The Parable of the Leaven, also called the Parable of the Yeast, is found in Matthew 13 and Luke 13. We are going to look at this parable from two perspectives. One considers the gospel of the kingdom of heaven in a positive sense, and the other considers the effects of a false gospel. AnotherContinue reading “Parable of the Leaven”
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Considering Proverbs 12:12
The wicked desireth the net of evil men: but the root of the righteous yieldeth fruit (Proverbs 12:12). Sometimes the ways of sin seem attractive to us. We look at how the wicked conduct themselves brazenly without shame, and how they prosper because of it. In our weakness, we might envy them and feel temptedContinue reading “Considering Proverbs 12:12”
The Parable of the Mustard Seed
The Parable of the Mustard Seed is one of Jesus’s Parables of the Kingdom of Heaven, and it is found in Mark Chapter 4. When considering any teaching that deals with the Kingdom of Heaven, it might be a good idea to think of this on multiple levels, including the Kingdom of God that isContinue reading “The Parable of the Mustard Seed”
Considering Proverbs 12:11
He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that followeth vain persons is void of understanding (Proverbs 12:11). Life is hard work, and God said it would be so. When Adam and Even disobeyed God in the Garden of Eden, God said to Adam, “In the sweat of thy face shaltContinue reading “Considering Proverbs 12:11”
The Parable of the Wheat and the Tares
The Parable of the Wheat and the Tares, also called The Parable of the Weeds Among Wheat, is found in Matthew 13. This is one of Jesus’s parables of the kingdom of heaven, and this comes after the Parable of the Sower. This is one of the parables for which Jesus provides an explanation. BothContinue reading “The Parable of the Wheat and the Tares”
What Weeding My Garden Taught Me
Weeds in a garden are annoying. They grow way too fast, sometimes overnight. If left alone, it’s not long before they take over. Then, all the work of tilling, planting, and watering is for nothing. I try to keep up with our family’s small garden. Each morning, while the ground is still wet, I tryContinue reading “What Weeding My Garden Taught Me”
The Parable of the Unfruitful Fig Tree
The Parable of the Unfruitful Fig Tree is found in Luke 13. I’ve also seen this called The Parable of the Cursed Fig Tree and The Parable of the Barren Fig Tree. Below is the parable in context, and we will see what we might learn from this parable. There were present at that seasonContinue reading “The Parable of the Unfruitful Fig Tree”
Considering Proverbs 12:5-7
The thoughts of the righteous are right: but the counsels of the wicked are deceit. The words of the wicked are to lie in wait for blood: but the mouth of the upright shall deliver them. The wicked are overthrown, and are not: but the house of the righteous shall stand (Proverbs 12:5-7). These threeContinue reading “Considering Proverbs 12:5-7”
The Parable of the Rich Fool
The Parable of the Rich Fool is found in Luke 12:16-21. Below is the parable and surrounding context that provides an explanation of this parable. The meaning seems straightforward, but we will see if there is anything worthwhile to add. 13 And one of the company said unto him, Master, speak to my brother, that heContinue reading “The Parable of the Rich Fool”
How to Obey Jesus Christ
As followers of Jesus Christ, we should want to live our life in a way that brings honor to Him. However, it doesn’t take long before we see our limitations. How do we obey Jesus when we feel powerless to do so? There are many approaches that we might take, and there are many approachesContinue reading “How to Obey Jesus Christ”
Jesus Alone 