Almost all humans recognize that there is a gap between what we should do and what we actually do. Also, we have invented many methods to try to deal with that gap. Unfortunately, we repeatedly discover that our methods don’t ultimately work. In John 1:19-34, John (the Baptist) called Jesus “the Lamb of God” and claimed that he is able to take away that gap in our lives. (Here are Larry’s complete sermon notes.)
Four short parables point to the surpassing value of the kingdom of God and the need to find it now.
Christians need to learn to speak with joy, listen with discernment, and grow in grace.
From all of eternity God held a secret, which he finally revealed through his church to all the heavenly beings.
