“The Son of man is as a man taking a far journey, who left his house, and gave authority to his servants, and to every man his work, and commanded the porter to watch. Watch ye therefore: for ye know not when the master of the house cometh… And what I say unto you IContinue reading “Understanding Christ’s Call to Watchfulness Mark 13:34–37”
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Learn the Parable of the Fig Tree: Urgent Lessons from Mark 13:28–29 on Christ’s Near Return
In this parable of the fig tree from Mark 13:28-29, Jesus encourages spiritual discernment, urging believers to recognize signs of His imminent return as surely as they observe seasonal changes. The tender branches symbolize responsiveness to God’s work. He emphasizes readiness, hope, and the urgency of living faithfully, as His promises are near and forthcoming.
Parable of the Wicked Husbandmen: Mark 12:1–12
Mark 12:1–12 confronts religious pride, reveals God’s patient love, and points us straight to Jesus as God’s beloved Son and rejected cornerstone.
How God Uses Small Acts for Big Change. Mark 4:30-32
The parable of the mustard seed in Mark illustrates how God’s kingdom often starts small yet grows into something significant. Just as the seed transforms into a large plant, seemingly insignificant faith and actions can lead to profound impacts in our lives and communities. Small beginnings carry great potential in God’s hands.
Faithful Sowing: Lessons from the Parable of Mark 4: 26-29
The parable in Mark 4:26–29 illustrates the gradual and divine growth of God’s kingdom, emphasizing that spiritual life emerges through God’s unseen work. It encourages patience and faithfulness in sowing seeds of the Word, trusting that growth occurs over time, ultimately leading to a hopeful harvest in God’s timing.
Illuminating Truths: The Lamp in Mark 4:21-25
The parable in Mark 4:21-25 illustrates that God’s truth is meant to be shared and visible, not hidden like a lamp under a bushel. Jesus emphasizes the importance of actively receiving and obeying His teachings. Our engagement determines our spiritual growth, highlighting the necessity to live in the light and respond generously to God’s word.
A Remorseful and Hopeful Testimony
The author reflects on a life filled with failures, including five marriages marked by infidelity and estrangement from his children. Struggling with addiction and pride, he faced the consequences of his choices. At 68, he seeks God’s mercy and forgiveness, acknowledging the hope that grace offers for redemption and reconciliation.
When the Net Comes In: A Personal Reflection on Matthew 13:47–50
Continuing our study of the Parables in Matthew. I’ve always been drawn to the parables of Jesus, but Matthew 13:47–50 has a way of stopping me in my tracks every time I read it. Christ compares the kingdom of heaven to “a net, that was cast into the sea, and gathered of every kind” (MatthewContinue reading “When the Net Comes In: A Personal Reflection on Matthew 13:47–50”
Guest Post: Extraordinary/Extra Ordinary
This is a guest post from a dear brother in Christ: Harry Connor who gained his Masters of Theology from Andersonville Theologic Seminary. I will add my words at the end. On coming to the house, they saw the child with his mother Mary, and they bowed down and worshiped him. Matthew 2:11 Extraordinarily OrdinaryContinue reading “Guest Post: Extraordinary/Extra Ordinary”
The Hidden Treasure: Discovering the Kingdom in Everyday Life: Matthew 13:44
Continuing in the Gospel of Matthew Parables There’s a single verse in the Bible that has captivated my heart for years, and it comes from Matthew 13:44. It reads: “Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto treasure hid in a field; the which when a man hath found, he hideth, and for joy thereofContinue reading “The Hidden Treasure: Discovering the Kingdom in Everyday Life: Matthew 13:44”
Grow Stronger Roots 