You judge by human standards …
Summary: How we define “good” and “evil,” says a lot about our relationship with God. Using God’s definitions is a way of honoring our Creator.
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… your will be done …
Summary: We are moving on to the next section in the Lord’s Prayer, the one that talks about God’s “will” being done. It should be interesting!
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Truly I tell you, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it.
Summary: Jesus throws us a curve ball with this passage. How do we become like a little child?
Continue reading “Mark 10:15 – Hey, Kid!”1 Corinthians 4:20 – Kingdom Power
For the kingdom of God is not a matter of talk but of power.
Summary: A kingdom without power is not much of a kingdom, and God’s kingdom is no different. That is why God’s Word tells us that his kingdom is a matter of power.
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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”Galatians 5:9 – Good Yeast, Bad Yeast
“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”Luke 1:50 – Re-Generation
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.
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“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.
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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”Matthew 13:31-32 – The Smallest Seed
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?
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