Parables
« Previous EntriesThe Parable of the Talents
Sunday, August 3rd, 2008Again the kingdom of heaven is like a man setting off for a distant country who called together his servants and delivered to them his goods. To one he gave five talents, to another two, and to another one — to each according to his special abilities. Then he set off on his […]
New Way To Live
Wednesday, July 16th, 2008“You are like salt the world,” Jesus told the disciples. They thought hard. Salt kept fish and meat from going bad. Salt made food tasty. They could guess what Jesus wanted them to be like. “Imagine a batch of salt that has lost its saltiness!” Jesus went on. […]
The Weeds
Tuesday, July 15th, 2008Kingdom of Heaven
Many people were awaiting a Messiah who, like another David, would restore the kingdom of Israel. Jesus spoke of a kingdom but it was the ‘kingdom’ of heaven. This was neither a place nor a future event. It was a way of life. It meant doing everything to make […]
