In our summer sermon series on some of Jesus’ parables, we start with The Parable of the Sower (or Soils) in Mark 4:1-20. This one is especially helpful, because it includes Jesus’ explanation of the purpose of parables. It also includes his interpretation of the parable but with some key elements missing. As it turns out, Jesus pointed to the secret that will unlock all the parables for us, but only if we have ears to hear.
How should we get ready for the new heavens and the new earth? In his closing words in 2 Peter 3:14-18, Peter lays out...
The opposite results of David’s and Saul’s desperate measures hold lessons about how to live in the world while not being of the world.
Because God sent his Son for the salvation of the nations, the church sends its sons and daughters to take the message of his...
