This first parable from Matthew provides the key to understanding all the parables and to entering the kingdom of God.
In the famous story of Daniel in the lions’ den, we learn about being blameless and see again that God reigns and rescues.
Saul’s two acts of foolishness contrasted with his son’s two acts of faith, and they changed the course of history.
Just like us, the people of Jesus’ day spent much of their time laboring for things that perish. Just like us, they often found...