The course of large things can be changed by a small thing. The tongue can be used for evil, or for pouring forth glory to God and encouragement to others.

"It is the glory of God to conceal things, but the glory of kings is to search things out." (Proverbs 25:2) Approaching the parables requires willingness, diligence and zeal. This is the difference between a disciple and a fan of Jesus.

"It is the glory of God to conceal things, but the glory of kings is to search things out." (Proverbs 25:2) Approaching the parables requires willingness, diligence and zeal. This is the difference between a disciple and a fan of Jesus.

There are two kinds of people - those who believe Jesus, and those who don't. The Parable of the Soils shows the things that get in the way of believing wholeheartedly in Jesus, and is seen as the key to all of the other parables.

There are two kinds of people - those who believe Jesus, and those who don't. The Parable of the Soils shows the things that get in the way of believing wholeheartedly in Jesus, and is seen as the key to all of the other parables.

Jesus encounters 3 different groups of people with three different responses to His message.

Jesus encounters 3 different groups of people with three different responses to His message.

A great multitude follows Jesus and He calls twelve disciples.

A great multitude follows Jesus and He calls twelve disciples.

Jesus encounters a man with a withered hand.