It is easy to miss something right in front of us when we are looking for something else. Many people missed Jesus, because they were looking for a different kind of kingdom than the one Jesus came to establish. Specifically, they were expecting immediate judgment on sinners, but Jesus surprised everyone by associating with sinners and then dying for them. Following the Parable of the Sower are three other parables in Matthew 13:24-43. Together they emphasize that judgment is coming, but not yet. First the Kingdom of God must fill the whole earth.
During a dinner at a religious leader's house, a sinful woman crashed the party and gave Jesus an opportunity to teach about big forgiveness...
Proverbs warns Christians about the dangers of drunkenness and gluttony and instructs us to have self-control. Ultimately, Christ in his perfect self-control accomplished our...
There are two basic principles that enable Christians with differing convictions on debatable matters to live together in harmony in the church.
