The Parable of the Two Sons in Matthew 21:28-32 highlights the difference between verbal commitment and genuine obedience to God. It contrasts one son’s initial refusal, followed by repentance, with another’s hollow agreement. Jesus challenges believers to reflect on their actions versus words, emphasizing that true obedience aligns with God’s call to righteousness.
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The Parables of Matthew: Matthew 18:23–35
Matthew 18:23–35 reveals the Parable of the Unforgiving Servant, where a king forgives a massive debt, yet the forgiven servant refuses mercy to another. Jesus teaches that true forgiveness must flow from the heart—received and extended. Mercy withheld invites judgment. A sobering call to embody grace.
Parables of Matthew: A Reflection on Matthew 18:12–14
The passage in Matthew 18:12-14 highlights God’s unwavering love and pursuit of those who stray. It reminds us that, like lost sheep, we often wander due to various distractions, yet God’s joy in our return is greater than any judgment. This reflects His patient, forgiving nature, encouraging us to extend the same grace to others.
Parables of Matthew: A Personal Reflection on Matthew 13:52
The post explores Matthew 13:52, emphasizing the concept of being a “householder” with a treasury of old and new treasures from one’s spiritual journey. It highlights the importance of continual learning and sharing the insights gained from past and present experiences, encouraging disciples to actively share their faith and embrace a dynamic, growing relationship with God.
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”
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”
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