Daily Meditations on the Bible / We stand with Israel
The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field.
Summary: Equating the kingdom of heaven to treasure is a simple sounding theme. However, when we start asking ourselves what the treasure might be, we gain some interesting insights.
Continue reading “Matthew 13:44-46 – Hidden Treasure”“A little yeast works through the whole batch of dough.”
Summary: What is it about yeast that makes for a good parable? The answer is that yeast when mixed with flour is invisible, just like the kingdom of God or the teachings of Satan.
Continue reading “Galatians 5:9 – Good Yeast, Bad Yeast”His mercy extends to those who fear him, from generation to generation.
Summary: From our human perspective it may look like the work of spreading the Gospel is limited to the people around us. From God’s point of view, the work continues generation after generation.
Continue reading “Luke 1:50 – Re-Generation”“A little yeast works through the whole batch of dough.”
Summary: Let’s do a quick review of where we have been and then look at where God is leading us.
Continue reading “Galatians 5:9 – The Yeast We Can Do”The kingdom of heaven is like yeast …
Summary: Parables are interesting teaching tools. Like all things, they can be misunderstood. But in their proper context, a parable is a powerful way to illustrate a complex topic.
Continue reading “Matthew 13:33 – Of Bread and Bondo”The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed…
Summary: How big is God’s kingdom? Does it appear full-sized, or does it start small and grow on us?
Continue reading “Matthew 13:31-32 – The Smallest Seed”But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.
Summary: Sometimes finding the answers to questions about the Bible is a matter of not worrying about it.
Continue reading “Matthew 6:33 – Hide and Seek”… flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God …
Summary: Paul makes a statement that seems to contradict other passages in Scripture. Bending our minds around his thoughts sometimes requires looking at things from God’s point of view.
Continue reading “1 Corinthians 15:50 – What Does God See?”The coming of the kingdom of God is not something that can be observed…
Summary: The Bible talks about a lot of things, many of which are invisible. Describing something that exists without physical form or substance is a challenge. Fortunately for us, God is undaunted by challenges!
Continue reading “Luke 17:20-21 – Plain Speaking”“I must proclaim the good news of the kingdom of God to the other towns also, because that is why I was sent.”
Summary: Today, we take an imaginary trip back in time to a little country far, far away.
Continue reading “Luke 4:43 – Two Kings”