Zach Williams sings a song called fear is a liar. I absolutely love this title. How many time are we lead to do something for Christ and what is our first reaction. Most times it is “I’m afraid” Zach Williams There is a good and healthy fear. Like if you are standing on a rickety … [Read more...] about Fear is A Liar
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The Growing Seed
Let's explore the parable of the Growing Seed. Jesus teaches us a lesson involving the planting of seed to inspire the Growth of God's Kingdom. God's garden of man in the world... Mark 4:26-29 26 And he said, So is the kingdom of God, as if a man should cast seed into the … [Read more...] about The Growing Seed
The Speck and The Log
Let's explore the parable of the Speck and the Log. Jesus teaches us about refraining from judging others and leaving the judgement for God. Matthew 7:1-5 “Do not judge, or you too will be judged. 2 For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it … [Read more...] about The Speck and The Log
The Pharisee and the Tax Collector
Let's explore the parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector. The story teaches us about the dangers of self importance. Jesus warns that those who exalt themselves will be brought down and the humble will be elevated in the eyes of the Lord. Luke 18:9-14 9 And he spake this parable … [Read more...] about The Pharisee and the Tax Collector
The Persistent Widow
Let's explore the parable of the Persistent Widow. Here Jesus teaches us to be faithful in our prayer and never to lose heart. That God's timetable is not always our own... Luke 18:1-8 1 And he spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint; … [Read more...] about The Persistent Widow
The Net
Let's explore the Parable of The Net. It is a warning that judgement and retribution is coming for those who have not accepted Salvation. Jesus warns us that at the end there will be a sorting of souls and that those who remain in sin will be cast into the fire. They will endure great … [Read more...] about The Net
SHHHH….The “P” Word
My friend and I would joke about the “P” word. That word is Patience. Ugh there I said it. We would tease as if it were a scary word. The truth be told patience is not a scary word it is a learning word. When we are going through difficult times we ask for Patience but what we really think is HURRY … [Read more...] about SHHHH….The “P” Word
The Marauder of the Enemy’s Kingdom
Let's explore the Parable of the Strongman. Let's review an interpretation of this story where Jesus is the Marauder of the Enemy's Kingdom. Jesus binds him and plunders his house. He casts out his dark servants and takes his possessions. Taking back those who have been bound by the enemy. Jesus as … [Read more...] about The Marauder of the Enemy’s Kingdom
Judge Not
Let's explore the parable of the Speck and the Log. An interpretation of the message about how if we judge others it reflects the standard by which we will also be judged. So judge not, leave judgement to God... The Hypocrite Judge Not Hypocritical Judgment The parable of the speck … [Read more...] about Judge Not
New Cloth and New Wine
Let's explore the parable New Cloth and New Wine. Let's look at an interpretation about how Jesus teaches us the New Covenant and it's relationship to Law vs. Grace... Luke 5:33-39 33 And they said unto him, Why do the disciples of John fast often, and make prayers, and likewise the … [Read more...] about New Cloth and New Wine
