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VII.Do you think we should devote some attention to what Jesus says about “… the harvest [at] the end of the age, and the reapers are angels”? Is that promise reassuring to you or do you perceive it as a … Continue reading
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IV.As we turn to this parable today let’s pay attention to the one sowing. His actions, his behavior, his words and even his intentions (if you think you might have a handle on that). V.Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 (NRSVue) He put … Continue reading
I.We’re still in Matthew 13 this week and have one of Jesus’ parables that is clearly linked to us understanding the Kingdom of God. Yes, Matthew writes “kingdom of heaven,” but that is Matthew’s characteristic way of referring to the … Continue reading
IV.Do you agree with Jesus that calling this story “the parable of the sower” a good description? As you spend time today considering the parable, pay attention to the sower, the seeds and the soils. What stands out to you … Continue reading
I.Our passage for this week is a very familiar parable of Jesus. The parable of the seeds? Or is it the parable of the soils? Or maybe even the parable of the sower? Take some time to read (and reread) … Continue reading
VII.This passage begins with “Do not fear … Do not fear … be glad, and rejoice.” What “evidence” does the prophet offer that the people should “… be glad, and rejoice”? VIII.Joel 2:21-27 (New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition) Do … Continue reading