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Sheep and Goats
Tackling the parable of the sheep and the goats hasn’t been easy. I still don’t have this one working very well in my mind. Yet, when I think of this passage with “the least of these” being Jesus’ disciples (the Sent Ones), I reflect on those who have gone before. I think of those who have laid down their lives…
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The Parable of the Sower
This week I begin prep for next Sunday’s message on Parables in Matthew 13. I love Matthew 13 because it gives the opportunity to reflect on the use of parables in the ministry of Jesus. The biggest section is the parable of the sower. It is not the very top of my list for favorites in this chapter, but I…
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The Calling of God and the Call of Distractions
Luke 10 tells three distinct stories, all of which combine for great reminders of ministry. Years ago I remember a minister talking about how he wanted to live in the spirit of Luke 10. The first story is the sending out of the 72. It’s about the call. Ministers called of God can relate. There is the excitement of getting…
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The Kingdom of Heaven is Like…
The parable of the sower is refreshing to read if I quit thinking like an American. If I think of this as an American, I’m wondering why this dumb farmer throws seed in places that aren’t conducive to growth. I wonder what’s wrong with the seed. I miss the point. But in sowing seed, the message of the Kingdom, we…
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The Kingdom of Heaven is Like…
The parable of the sower is refreshing to read if I quit thinking like an American. If I think of this as an American, I’m wondering why this dumb farmer throws seed in places that aren’t conducive to growth. I wonder what’s wrong with the seed. I miss the point. But in sowing seed, the message of the Kingdom, we…
Category: Parables
