In this epilogue parable to the Parable of the Sower, Jesus re-emphasizes the importance of hearing and receiving the light of the Gospel.

Paul was only in Thessalonica for a short time, but the Gospel went forth mightily by the power of the Spirit into the hearts of the people.

In this epilogue parable to the Parable of the Sower, Jesus re-emphasizes the importance of hearing and receiving the light of the Gospel.

Paul was only in Thessalonica for a short time, but the Gospel went forth mightily by the power of the Spirit into the hearts of the people.

The glory and majesty of God is most dramatically displayed in the Gospel and His outpouring of grace and mercy upon the undeserving sinner.

The glory and majesty of God is most dramatically displayed in the Gospel and His outpouring of grace and mercy upon the undeserving sinner.

The Lord as a Shepherd of His people is a beautiful picture of His grace and mercy. He may discipline His sheep with His rod, but He also uses it to guard, protect and comfort them. We anticipate the perfection of this comfort when our Good Shepherd comes again at the end of the age.

The Lord as a Shepherd of His people is a beautiful picture of His grace and mercy. He may discipline His sheep with His rod, but He also uses it to guard, protect and comfort them. We anticipate the perfection of this comfort when our Good Shepherd comes again at the end of the age.

We stand confident in the promises of God's Word, that though we may endure darkness, misery, and chastisement for sin- Light is coming. Indeed, Light has already come, Jesus Christ.

We stand confident in the promises of God's Word, that though we may endure darkness, misery, and chastisement for sin; Light is coming. Indeed, Light has already come, Jesus Christ.