Treasure and Pearl. The parables of the treasure in a field and the pearl of great value are unique to Matthew (13:44-46). Their meaning is clear enough. The kingdom of God is of unparalleled worth. As a result, everything must be sacrificed to obtain it. In ancient times people often hid money or other valuablesContinue reading “Parables of the Kingdom 6”
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How to Change the World Like Jesus 7
His Sacrificial Death and Resurrection. I certainly will not be exhausting every aspect of the death and resurrection of Jesus in this post. Instead I hope to call attention to two ways it profoundly changes the world. First, Jesus’ death and resurrection show him to be the Messiah—the anointed deliverer God had promised to send.Continue reading “How to Change the World Like Jesus 7”
Empowering Subjects 