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.
Paul’s constant prayer for believers was that God would give us his Spirit so that we can know the hope, riches, and power he...
The Parable of the Soils describes the division caused by Jesus' preaching and urges us to hear his word well to receive more and...
In a brief burst of practical instructions, we learn how to treat church leaders, other church numbers, and everyone else.
