Posted in God's Calling, God's Kingdom, God's Plan, Heaven, Parables, tagged Matthew 13 on August 1, 2011| Leave a Comment »
Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto treasure hid in a field; the which when a man hath found, he hideth, and for joy thereof goeth and selleth all that he hath, and buyeth that field. — Matthew 13:44
No one finds buried treasure without looking, AND looking in the right place.
The yearning for more in life is God’s gift and finding Christ is God’s answer.
— fritz@langgang.com
See also: “Hidden Treasure” – December 31, 2009
See also: “A Secret Society Anyone Can Join” – March 12, 2010
Posted in Evangelism, God's Kingdom, Parables, tagged John 17:15, Matthew 13 on July 30, 2011| Leave a Comment »
Mat 13:33 Another parable spake he unto them; The kingdom of heaven is like unto leaven, which a woman took, and hid in three measures of meal, till the whole was leavened. – Jesus (Matthew 13:33)
Parables are like grapes, small contained packages bursting with flavor when you bite. They usually have one main point so Jesus sometimes told them in bunches.
Here Jesus tells his audience the Kingdom of Heaven is like yeast. Yeast is symbolical throughout the Bible of several things, some good and some bad, but here Jesus points to one thing it is noted for — its ability to permeate.
God’s Kingdom is infectious. This may be one reason Jesus leaves most of his people within their society. Put a believer, who really loves Jesus, inside a company or a family and the Kingdom eventually touches everyone. They may not all accept Christ but they won’t be the same — either he/she has to change or they do.
— fritz@langgang.com
Posted in God's Kingdom, Growth, Heaven, Parables, tagged Matthew 13 on July 28, 2011| Leave a Comment »
Mustard
Another parable put he forth unto them, saying, The kingdom of heaven is like to a grain of mustard seed, which a man took, and sowed in his field: Which indeed is the least of all seeds: but when it is grown, it is the greatest among herbs, and becometh a tree, so that the birds of the air come and lodge in the branches thereof. –Matthew 13:31-32
Jesus told parables to both illuminate and obfuscate at the same time — enlightening to those willing to listen, confusing to those without time or inclination to care.
Here, Jesus emphasizes the importance of small beginnings. God isn’t interested in starting big but in continuous growth. It may not seem like much at first, but that’s ok. Start with a little understanding, a little step of faith, a little consistent time of praying, a little Bible reading — and do it faithfully. Soon it will grow and provide shade not only for yourself but others, too.
— fritz@langgang.com
See also: Learning to Pray – June 25, 2011
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