Jesus called out, ‘He who hears let him hear’ as He told the parable of the Sower. God’s love calls out warnings to people who have hardened hearts, hearts rocky with little soil for His seed to take root, hearts which put worries, riches, and pleasures in place of God. “He who has ears to […]
Jesus told a parable of the Sower which included the following: (NASB) Luke 8:5 “The sower went out to sow his seed…” (NASB) Luke 8:11 “Now the parable is this: the seed is the word of God.” (NASB) Luke 8:14 “The seed which fell among the thorns, these are the ones who have heard, and […]
(NASB) Luke 8:5 “The sower went out to sow his seed…” Parable of Seed sown on rocky soil… (NASB) Luke 8:6 “Other seed fell on rocky soil, and as soon as it grew up, it withered away, because it had no moisture.” Parable of Seed sown on rocky soil…explained by Jesus: (NASB) Luke 8:13 “Those […]
The Lord Jesus spoke in parables, giving word pictures to explain God’s eternal truths. In the parable of the Sower, Jesus said that the seed sown was the word of God. (NASB) Luke 8:5 “…some fell beside the road, and it was trampled under foot and the birds of the air ate it up.” Jesus […]
(NASB) Luke 8:4 “When a large crowd was coming together, and those from the various cities were journeying to Him He spoke by way of a parable:” A parable can relate to many people from every background…from those who are homeless to those who live in mansions and palaces. Parable: A simple story illustrating a […]
(NASB) Psalm 1:1-3 “HOW BLESSED is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked, Nor stand in the path of sinners, Nor sit in the seat of scoffers! 2 But his delight is in the law of the LORD, And in His law he meditates day and night. 3 He will […]
(NASB) Luke 8:3b “…and many others who were contributing to their support out of their private means.” Jesus and His twelve disciples were supported monetarily by many who followed them. There were no tax write-offs. They gave out of their means and probably some gave sacrificially. What charitable organizations do you support “out of your […]
To some men, women are a necessary evil, to be endured for the benefits women give. To other men, women are valuable and valued, cherished and shown appreciation. To Jesus Christ, women are beloved, cherished and strengthened to be witnesses in this world today. Some cultures devalue women and keep them in subjection…not only cultures […]
(NASB) Luke 8:1-3 “SOON AFTERWARDS, He began going around from one city and village to another, proclaiming and preaching the kingdom of God. The twelve were with Him, 2 and also some women who had been healed of evil spirits and sicknesses: Mary who was called Magdalene, from whom seven demons had gone out, 3 […]
Jesus was invited to dinner at Simon the Pharisee’s house. He was a respected man in the synagogue and city. While reclining at the table, a woman came in and stood behind Jesus at His feet. (She had heard He was there and she came.) We are not told the woman’s name but […]