The parable illustrates a simple principle: that the kingdom of God has humble beginnings, but we should not let those humble beginnings fool us. The seed that starts small will grow exceedingly large. The dough that is mixed with yeast will feed...

Jesus’ words cut deeply and they may even cause us to question what category we fall into when we take an honest look at our own lives (this is, after all, the point of the parable). But there are three distinct sources of hope in this parable. First...

Jesus tells us that in order for us to build a strong foundation in life we need to 'build'. What does that include...? Putting Off and Putting On. Real life change is available to us! Key passages: Matthew 7:24-27; Ephesians 4:22-24

As children of God we all have been forgiven much. The Pharisees clearly saw the sins of others and were blind to their own flaws; their self-righteousness and pride prevented them from seeing in Jesus what a sinful woman saw clearly. Whether our sins...

The man who discovers the treasure, like the merchant who purchases the pearl, stands for anyone who becomes a ‘child of the kingdom,’ that is, a disciple of Jesus. In this sense, there are two emphases to each parable, but it seems natural to frame...

Paul said...“For to me to live is Christ”. What about YOU? How would you finish that sentence? “For to me to live is___________”. Does what you are living for free you like Paul was free? Is it of supreme value? What does the Bible tell us is...