Mark 4:30-32 is the parable of the mustard seed which also appears in Matthew 13:31-32 as well as Luke 13:18-19. The Parable of the Mustard Seed 30 Again he said, “What shall we say the kingdom of God is like, or what parable shall we use to describe it? 31 It is like a mustard seed, which …
Parable # 13 – The Growing Seed
This week is Parable 13, The Growing Seed found in Mark 4:26 - 29. This parable is told right after the parable of a Lamp on a Stand was told, as part of Parable 6. Here is what was the closing paragraph of that blog about parable 6. Do you think you have heard the …
Happy Easter to you all
Enjoy this special day with those you love. Ken Saathoff
Jesus parable #12 – Parables of the Wheat and Tares
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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Jesus’ parable #11 – Parable of the Soils
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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Jesus parable #10 Unfruitful Fig Tree
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 …
Jesus parable #9 – Faithful and Wise Servant
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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Jesus parable #8 – Watchfulness
In this parable and next weeks too, Jesus compares his faithful followers to servants in a master’s household who were always prepared for his return and faithfully managed the resources he had left with them. We all have a choose where we want to store up our treasures. Our heart, the center of emotions and …
Jesus parable #7 – The Rich Fool
This week’s parable is found in Luke 12:15 – 21. Jesus is speaking to a large crowd of about one thousand people (Luke 12:1). Jesus just spoke about hypocrisy and how we need to fear God. In verses 13 and 14, after Jesus finished speaking, an anonymous person from the crowd interrupted Jesus. In Judaism, …
Jesus’ parable # 7 – The Rich Fool
This week’s parable is found in Luke 12:15 – 21. Jesus is speaking to a large crowd of about one thousand people (Luke 12:1). Jesus just spoke about hypocrisy and how we need to fear God. In verses 13 and 14, after Jesus finished speaking, an anonymous person from the crowd interrupted Jesus. In Judaism, …