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.
The Thessalonian Christians show us what it looks like to live out God’s grace under persecution.
The conclusion to the first half of Ephesians is a prayer for believers to have strength to know Christ’s love.
In response to Moses’ prayers, God promised to go up with his rebellious people after all, showing grace even to them as he does...
