Every once in a while there comes along an opportunity that is so fabulous that it is too good to pass up. However, such opportunities often require us to give up all our other options and put all our eggs in one basket. In Matthew 13:44-46, Jesus told two very short parables about the kingdom of heaven. In each parable, a man seized a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, giving up everything for the sake of gaining very much more.
Two parables directed against the religious leaders indicated why they would lose their management of the kingdom, and why others would take their place.
In two more cities, Paul and Barnabas preached the gospel boldly, which resulted in many new believers and violent opposition.
In the previous section, Paul asserted that no one can be right before God by observing the law but rather through faith in Christ. ...