This week’s parable is found in Matthew 13:24 – 30, which is then explaining in verses 36 – 43. It is the parable of the wheat and tares. This parable answers two questions. First, why must the faithful kingdom servants live in the midst of evil on earth? Second, is the hope of justice and …
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This week’s parable can be found in Matthew 13, which is the third of five discourses by Jesus as recorded in Matthew. In fact, 8 of the next 9 parables are found in Matthew 13. Jesus recognizes the separation of his followers from others and began to reveal the secrets of the kingdom to them …
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This week’s parable is found in Luke 13:6-9 which is known as the unfruitful fig tree. Jesus confronted Jewish religious leaders who loved their position and their religion but had no regard for people. He rebuked them and illustrated to them what true love means. But as always, to get a better grasp of this …
This week’s parable, number 9, is a continuation of the parable last week, which was about watchfulness. In the verse following last week’s parable Peter recognized the general meaning of Jesus’ teaching, but now needs clarification so then he asks this question, “Lord, are you telling this parable to us, or to everyone?” Jesus answered …
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