Showing posts with label kingdom of heaven. Show all posts
Showing posts with label kingdom of heaven. Show all posts
Wednesday, July 08, 2009
Greatness in the Kingdom of Heaven
Greatness in the kingdom of heaven is inextricably linked with humility (Matt 18.4)
Friday, July 03, 2009
Growing Slowly, Permeating All
My summation of Matt 13.33. The lesson of this parable is essentially the same as the parable that immediately precedes it. The kingdom of heaven will grow slowly and permeate the world and affect all that it touches. Like leaven, its effect will be obvious when it is mixed into the world.
What does this mean for us? Chiefly, I believe it means patience. If we do not see the gospel taking root in lives immediately, we turn to this parable for hope. The gospel's effects, like leaven, are many times not obvious.
What does this mean for us? Chiefly, I believe it means patience. If we do not see the gospel taking root in lives immediately, we turn to this parable for hope. The gospel's effects, like leaven, are many times not obvious.
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