But he who received seed on the good ground is he who hears the word and understands it… Matt 13:23 (NIV) Seed and Secrets – Parable Series 2 – Part 2 Go to PART 1 (OR go to Parable Series 1) In Matthew, Jesus tells the story of a Sower who scatters some seed....
The knowledge of the secrets of the kingdom of heaven has been given to you, but not to them. Matt 13:11 (NIV) They, Them and Jesus – Parable Series 2 – Part 1 (Go to Parable Series 1) In “Short Stories by Jesus” Amy-Jill Levine writes: “Jesus told...
Three things will last forever—faith, hope, and love—and the greatest of these is love. 1 Cor 13:13 (NLT) For the Love of God – Part 3 Go to PART 1 | PART 2 Paul is unearthing for us the deepest nature of God; his essence and fundamental makeup. And because God is...
Three things will last forever—faith, hope, and love—and the greatest of these is love. 1 Cor 13:13 (NLT) What Hope Does – Part 2 Go to PART 1 We throw the word ‘hope' around fairly flippantly, and so sometimes it can be hard to see its strength. We say things...
Three things will last forever—faith, hope, and love—and the greatest of these is love. 1 Cor 13:13 (NLT) Clearly Seeing Faith – Part 1 Clearly, Paul believes that love is at the end of it all. In 1st Corinthians, he is passionately explaining, almost ranting,...
Because you have seen me, you have believed; blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed. John 20:29 (NIV) Imagination is powerful. For some of us, to believe in the invisible and the unknowable is an adventure we’re not unaccustomed too. Seeing...
He said, “Come ahead.” Jumping out of the boat, Peter walked on the water to Jesus. Matt 14:29 (MSG) PART 2 – Peter's Leap of Faith Go to PART 1 When Rabbis chose an apprentice, they chose one they believed could learn well, succeed, and could eventually become...
Peter, suddenly bold, said, “Master, if it’s really you, call me to come to you on the water.” Matt 14:28 (MSG) PART 1 – Water Call There’s a spot at my local beach, on the point, right at the bottom of the short cliff, where the rocks form these amazing...
Jesus said, “You’re absolutely right. Take it from me: Unless a person is born from above, it’s not possible to see what I’m pointing to—to God’s kingdom.” John 3:3 (MSG) The Piece and Quiet Fear – Part 2 Go to PART 1 “Master, we know that you are a teacher from God,...
Jesus said, “You’re absolutely right. Take it from me: Unless a person is born from above, it’s not possible to see what I’m pointing to—to God’s kingdom.” John 3:3 (MSG) Nicodemus and Jesus – Part 1 Nicodemus was a Pharisee and a member of the Sanhedrin, which...
