What does the parable of the lamp on a stand mean for Christians today? I remember singing “This Little Light of Mine” as a child complete with exaggerated hand motions. Truth be told, I thoroughly enjoy singing it today with my four-year-old son. The song may be simple, but it teaches an important truth. Let’s […]
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A parable is a spiritual lesson Jesus taught using everyday objects. In the case of the parable of the fig tree, Jesus is instructing his people to be watchful, to understand the times, and to be ready. I can’t think of a time that this parable is more applicable for us than today. We are
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How does the Parable of the Good Samaritan relate to our lives today? Have you ever been waiting in your car at a red light, or out shopping, and been asked for money by a down-and-out person? What did you do? Did you help? Did you squirm with discomfort and apologize that you don’t have
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Jesus used a lot of parables when He taught. In essence, parables are short stories that compare two things, usually a physical object with a spiritual one. Stories were often used in Jesus’ ministry because he could use them to bring across his point in a way that would be memorable. At one point in
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The Parable of the Sower is a story most Christians are familiar with. But how do we apply these parables to our lives now? Jesus based His parables on the customs at that time. In the case of the parable of the sower, farming was something His disciples knew. But farming isn’t something the majority
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