Today is the first Sunday of Advent. It’s also December 1st and the race is on to buy happiness. That’s what we’re trying to do right? Make someone happy at Christmas? You bet! The weeks leading up to Christmas are chaotic with meals to plan and groceries to buy. Gifts. …
There are 2 separate but complimentary veins to this parable The kingdom of God in the world The kingdom of God in our hearts Turn to Matt 13:31-32, Mark 4:30-32, Luke 13:18-19. This parable shows up in 3 of the 4 gospels. Mustard Seeds and Trees Is a mustard …
This is the second part to last week’s post. Let’s turn to Matt 13:3-9 and read it over again. Refresh: There are 6 Components to this parable: Farmer – God Seed – Word of God, no matter the soil type, the seed always has the potential for bountiful harvest, seed …