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August 4: “Two Sons” (Matthew 21:28-32)
Both sons are bad sons. But one repents and obeys while the other does not. Are we more like the first son or the second son? Paul told Timothy to watch his life and doctrine. We also need to watch our life and doctrine to see if we are bearing the fruit.
Continue readingJuly 28: “A Generous Employer” (Matthew 20:1-16)
God is like the generous landowner in today’s parable. He does not hire and pay the workers according to merit, but according to his compassion and grace. In today’s parable, do you identify with the workers hired first or the workers hired last? The last workers are filled with deep gratitude toward the generous landowner. […]
Continue readingJuly 21: “The Merciful King & the Unmerciful Servant” (Matthew 18:21-35)
The Parable of the Unmerciful Servant teaches us a few things about God’s kingdom. First, we see the seriousness of our sin and God’s lavish grace in forgiving our sins. Second, we see our responsibility to forgive others. Third, we see that the unforgiving cannot enter the kingdom of God. We are motivated by God’s […]
Continue readingJuly 14: “Kingdom of Joy” (Matthew 13:44-46)
The parables of the hidden treasure and the pearl teach us three things about God’s kingdom. First, the value of the kingdom eclipses all others. Second, there is a great joy in discovering the kingdom. Third, we have to make sacrifices for the kingdom. But we don’t make sacrifices out of duty, but out of […]
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