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As we continue in the parables about the Kingdom of Heaven, we continue to learn about parables and allegories, this week is no exception. The parable of the Good Fig Tree is captured in synoptic gospels as follows. 32 “Now learn a lesson from the fig tree. When its branches bud and its leaves begin to…
Continuing with our experience in learning about the Kingdom of Heaven with Jesus, this week we get a bit more bazaar parable, that of a Barren Fig Tree. Sometime there are some strange readings in the Bible and we just continue on reading looking for something to grab on to. We must realize that Jesus…
Building on last weeks discussion on “Scattering Seeds”, we now look at the next step in the harvest plans. After planting seeds we anticipate that the seeds will sprout and grow into a harvest This specific parable is only captured in the book of Matthew. We remember that these teaching sessions were given when Jesus…
As we continue through our series on the Kingdom of Heaven, we come across probably one of the most commonly heard parables of Jesus, about a sower of seeds and the results of his labor. 1Again he began to teach beside the sea. And a very large crowd gathered about him, so that he got…
As believers and followers of Jesus Christ, the thought of being forgiven is a past, historical moment in time. But from this weeks study, we see that the gracious, thankful and adorning relationship we have with Jesus is just as important now as it was when we first approach Him for forgiveness. In the following…
This week we continue in our series of “The Kingdom of Heaven is like…”. Our focus this week will be use two familiar discussions Jesus had. One from one of Jesus’ most pivotal sermons, the Sermon on the Mount. This sermon is thought to be the core of Jesus’ teaching on what it means to…
During one of my devotions this week, I bumped into a gem in Oswald Chambers’ My Utmost for His Highest, and wanted to capture it to return often and share with others. Jesus did not commit Himself unto them … for He knew what was in man. – John 2:24–25 . Disillusionment means that there…
What is the Kingdom of Heaven… That is what we are going to be investigating. Jesus had frequent opportunities to share. Many times they were in parables, metaphors and similes. Jesus’ unorthodox behavior did not only provoke the criticism of the religious authorities, it also puzzled ordinary people. They wanted to know why Jesus’ followers…
Up to this point, we have learned all the basics when it comes to Andy Stanley’s “Enemy of the Heart”. We have learned about the four major oppositions to a healthy heart. Guilt, Anger, Greed & Jealousy Guilt: I owe you. Anger: You owe me. Greed: I owe me. Jealousy: God owes me. We have…
This week we completed chapter 17 of Enemies of the Heart by Andy Stanley. Which gave us a very interesting and personal challenge to address and combat the jealousy that we uncovered last week. If you have a urge to just skip this week because you don’t think you have a jealousy issue or concern,…
