That has been the general sentiment of Americans since at least 1774 when King George instigated the Intolerable Acts. It is extremely important, however, for us to realize that not every king of England was like George III. The reason is not historical accuracy. Rather, I am saying it is important to our faith toContinue reading “We Don’t Need No Stinkin’ King”
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Parables of the Kingdom 7
Minas and Talents. The parable of the Minas (Luke 19:11-27) and the parable of the Talents (Matthew 25:14-30) are similar and also different. One of the differences is the amount of money entrusted to the servants. The word for “talent” in Matthew’s parable does indeed refer to money (see v. 27), not skills or abilities.Continue reading “Parables of the Kingdom 7”
How Jesus Changed the World 3
His Focus on the Kingdom of God Before we consider some specific aspects of how Jesus changed the world, it is important for us to notice that the general way he did so was by establishing and growing the kingdom of God. The Old Testament gives some important background for this emphasis. In several passagesContinue reading “How Jesus Changed the World 3”
Empowering Subjects 