Podcasts about parables

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In this episode John and Kerry explore the three parables that the Savior used to explain how to be ready for when He returned again. They discuss how we sometimes misunderstand them, and how they can be applied to our lives. They especially discuss how they can help us as individuals and as a people be unified and be ready to see Christ. They also explore what it has to do with the covenant and the love of God and others.They discuss a fireside by Kerry which can be found at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NS8LPaaZzZE.We are grateful for our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and for our editor, Alexia Muhlestein, and for Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for the podcast..

Patti welcomes Catholic priest Father Robert Sirico, the author of The Economics of the Parables.  This very popular book parallels the economics of 2000 years ago with today's economy, as told through the parables of the Old Testament.  Patti notes in their discussion that while 2000 years of history have certainly lifted the standard of living, the moral decisions we make every day remain the same and have stood the test of time.  Father Sirico's book outlines each of the 13 parables and reveals that the lessons Jesus taught over 2000 years ago are just as valuable and relevant today.

6 Easter First Psalm: Psalm 93; Psalm 96 Psalm 93 (Listen) The Lord Reigns 93   The LORD reigns; he is robed in majesty;    the LORD is robed; he has put on strength as his belt.  Yes, the world is established; it shall never be moved.2   Your throne is established from of old;    you are from everlasting. 3   The floods have lifted up, O LORD,    the floods have lifted up their voice;    the floods lift up their roaring.4   Mightier than the thunders of many waters,    mightier than the waves of the sea,    the LORD on high is mighty! 5   Your decrees are very trustworthy;    holiness befits your house,    O LORD, forevermore. (ESV) Psalm 96 (Listen) Worship in the Splendor of Holiness 96   Oh sing to the LORD a new song;    sing to the LORD, all the earth!2   Sing to the LORD, bless his name;    tell of his salvation from day to day.3   Declare his glory among the nations,    his marvelous works among all the peoples!4   For great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised;    he is to be feared above all gods.5   For all the gods of the peoples are worthless idols,    but the LORD made the heavens.6   Splendor and majesty are before him;    strength and beauty are in his sanctuary. 7   Ascribe to the LORD, O families of the peoples,    ascribe to the LORD glory and strength!8   Ascribe to the LORD the glory due his name;    bring an offering, and come into his courts!9   Worship the LORD in the splendor of holiness;1    tremble before him, all the earth! 10   Say among the nations, “The LORD reigns!    Yes, the world is established; it shall never be moved;    he will judge the peoples with equity.” 11   Let the heavens be glad, and let the earth rejoice;    let the sea roar, and all that fills it;12     let the field exult, and everything in it!  Then shall all the trees of the forest sing for joy13     before the LORD, for he comes,    for he comes to judge the earth.  He will judge the world in righteousness,    and the peoples in his faithfulness. Footnotes [1] 96:9 Or in holy attire (ESV) Second Psalm: Psalm 34 Psalm 34 (Listen) Taste and See That the Lord Is Good 1 Of David, when he changed his behavior before Abimelech, so that he drove him out, and he went away. 34   I will bless the LORD at all times;    his praise shall continually be in my mouth.2   My soul makes its boast in the LORD;    let the humble hear and be glad.3   Oh, magnify the LORD with me,    and let us exalt his name together! 4   I sought the LORD, and he answered me    and delivered me from all my fears.5   Those who look to him are radiant,    and their faces shall never be ashamed.6   This poor man cried, and the LORD heard him    and saved him out of all his troubles.7   The angel of the LORD encamps    around those who fear him, and delivers them. 8   Oh, taste and see that the LORD is good!    Blessed is the man who takes refuge in him!9   Oh, fear the LORD, you his saints,    for those who fear him have no lack!10   The young lions suffer want and hunger;    but those who seek the LORD lack no good thing. 11   Come, O children, listen to me;    I will teach you the fear of the LORD.12   What man is there who desires life    and loves many days, that he may see good?13   Keep your tongue from evil    and your lips from speaking deceit.14   Turn away from evil and do good;    seek peace and pursue it. 15   The eyes of the LORD are toward the righteous    and his ears toward their cry.16   The face of the LORD is against those who do evil,    to cut off the memory of them from the earth.17   When the righteous cry for help, the LORD hears    and delivers them out of all their troubles.18   The LORD is near to the brokenhearted    and saves the crushed in spirit. 19   Many are the afflictions of the righteous,    but the LORD delivers him out of them all.20   He keeps all his bones;    not one of them is broken.21   Affliction will slay the wicked,    and those who hate the righteous will be condemned.22   The LORD redeems the life of his servants;    none of those who take refuge in him will be condemned. Footnotes [1] 34:1 This psalm is an acrostic poem, each verse beginning with the successive letters of the Hebrew alphabet (ESV) Old Testament: Ecclesiasticus 43:1-12, 27-32 New Testament: 1 Timothy 3:14–4:5 1 Timothy 3:14–4:5 (Listen) The Mystery of Godliness 14 I hope to come to you soon, but I am writing these things to you so that, 15 if I delay, you may know how one ought to behave in the household of God, which is the church of the living God, a pillar and buttress of the truth. 16 Great indeed, we confess, is the mystery of godliness:   He1 was manifested in the flesh,    vindicated2 by the Spirit,3      seen by angels,  proclaimed among the nations,    believed on in the world,      taken up in glory. Some Will Depart from the Faith 4 Now the Spirit expressly says that in later times some will depart from the faith by devoting themselves to deceitful spirits and teachings of demons, 2 through the insincerity of liars whose consciences are seared, 3 who forbid marriage and require abstinence from foods that God created to be received with thanksgiving by those who believe and know the truth. 4 For everything created by God is good, and nothing is to be rejected if it is received with thanksgiving, 5 for it is made holy by the word of God and prayer. Footnotes [1] 3:16 Greek Who; some manuscripts God; others Which [2] 3:16 Or justified [3] 3:16 Or vindicated in spirit (ESV) Gospel: Matthew 13:24–34 Matthew 13:24–34 (Listen) The Parable of the Weeds 24 He put another parable before them, saying, “The kingdom of heaven may be compared to a man who sowed good seed in his field, 25 but while his men were sleeping, his enemy came and sowed weeds1 among the wheat and went away. 26 So when the plants came up and bore grain, then the weeds appeared also. 27 And the servants2 of the master of the house came and said to him, ‘Master, did you not sow good seed in your field? How then does it have weeds?' 28 He said to them, ‘An enemy has done this.' So the servants said to him, ‘Then do you want us to go and gather them?' 29 But he said, ‘No, lest in gathering the weeds you root up the wheat along with them. 30 Let both grow together until the harvest, and at harvest time I will tell the reapers, “Gather the weeds first and bind them in bundles to be burned, but gather the wheat into my barn.”'” The Mustard Seed and the Leaven 31 He put another parable before them, saying, “The kingdom of heaven is like a grain of mustard seed that a man took and sowed in his field. 32 It is the smallest of all seeds, but when it has grown it is larger than all the garden plants and becomes a tree, so that the birds of the air come and make nests in its branches.” 33 He told them another parable. “The kingdom of heaven is like leaven that a woman took and hid in three measures of flour, till it was all leavened.” Prophecy and Parables 34 All these things Jesus said to the crowds in parables; indeed, he said nothing to them without a parable. Footnotes [1] 13:25 Probably darnel, a wheat-like weed [2] 13:27 Or bondservants; also verse 28 (ESV)

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This series is on the parables of Jesus. A terrific companion to this teaching is Kevin's best-selling book ‘Mystery Parables of the Kingdom', available in paperback, hardcover, and eBook formats from Amazon in your area OR as an immediate PDF download from the SHOP at kevinconner.org 

5 Easter First Psalm: Psalms 61–62 Psalms 61–62 (Listen) Lead Me to the Rock To the choirmaster: with stringed instruments. Of David. 61   Hear my cry, O God,    listen to my prayer;2   from the end of the earth I call to you    when my heart is faint.  Lead me to the rock    that is higher than I,3   for you have been my refuge,    a strong tower against the enemy. 4   Let me dwell in your tent forever!    Let me take refuge under the shelter of your wings! Selah5   For you, O God, have heard my vows;    you have given me the heritage of those who fear your name. 6   Prolong the life of the king;    may his years endure to all generations!7   May he be enthroned forever before God;    appoint steadfast love and faithfulness to watch over him! 8   So will I ever sing praises to your name,    as I perform my vows day after day. My Soul Waits for God Alone To the choirmaster: according to Jeduthun. A Psalm of David. 62   For God alone my soul waits in silence;    from him comes my salvation.2   He alone is my rock and my salvation,    my fortress; I shall not be greatly shaken. 3   How long will all of you attack a man    to batter him,    like a leaning wall, a tottering fence?4   They only plan to thrust him down from his high position.    They take pleasure in falsehood.  They bless with their mouths,    but inwardly they curse. Selah 5   For God alone, O my soul, wait in silence,    for my hope is from him.6   He only is my rock and my salvation,    my fortress; I shall not be shaken.7   On God rests my salvation and my glory;    my mighty rock, my refuge is God. 8   Trust in him at all times, O people;    pour out your heart before him;    God is a refuge for us. Selah 9   Those of low estate are but a breath;    those of high estate are a delusion;  in the balances they go up;    they are together lighter than a breath.10   Put no trust in extortion;    set no vain hopes on robbery;    if riches increase, set not your heart on them. 11   Once God has spoken;    twice have I heard this:  that power belongs to God,12     and that to you, O Lord, belongs steadfast love.  For you will render to a man    according to his work. (ESV) Second Psalm: Psalm 68 Psalm 68 (Listen) God Shall Scatter His Enemies To the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. A Song. 68   God shall arise, his enemies shall be scattered;    and those who hate him shall flee before him!2   As smoke is driven away, so you shall drive them away;    as wax melts before fire,    so the wicked shall perish before God!3   But the righteous shall be glad;    they shall exult before God;    they shall be jubilant with joy! 4   Sing to God, sing praises to his name;    lift up a song to him who rides through the deserts;  his name is the LORD;    exult before him!5   Father of the fatherless and protector of widows    is God in his holy habitation.6   God settles the solitary in a home;    he leads out the prisoners to prosperity,    but the rebellious dwell in a parched land. 7   O God, when you went out before your people,    when you marched through the wilderness, Selah8   the earth quaked, the heavens poured down rain,    before God, the One of Sinai,    before God,1 the God of Israel.9   Rain in abundance, O God, you shed abroad;    you restored your inheritance as it languished;10   your flock2 found a dwelling in it;    in your goodness, O God, you provided for the needy. 11   The Lord gives the word;    the women who announce the news are a great host:12     “The kings of the armies—they flee, they flee!”  The women at home divide the spoil—13     though you men lie among the sheepfolds—  the wings of a dove covered with silver,    its pinions with shimmering gold.14   When the Almighty scatters kings there,    let snow fall on Zalmon. 15   O mountain of God, mountain of Bashan;    O many-peaked3 mountain, mountain of Bashan!16   Why do you look with hatred, O many-peaked mountain,    at the mount that God desired for his abode,    yes, where the LORD will dwell forever?17   The chariots of God are twice ten thousand,    thousands upon thousands;    the Lord is among them; Sinai is now in the sanctuary.18   You ascended on high,    leading a host of captives in your train    and receiving gifts among men,  even among the rebellious, that the LORD God may dwell there. 19   Blessed be the Lord,    who daily bears us up;    God is our salvation. Selah20   Our God is a God of salvation,    and to GOD, the Lord, belong deliverances from death.21   But God will strike the heads of his enemies,    the hairy crown of him who walks in his guilty ways.22   The Lord said,    “I will bring them back from Bashan,  I will bring them back from the depths of the sea,23   that you may strike your feet in their blood,    that the tongues of your dogs may have their portion from the foe.” 24   Your procession is4 seen, O God,    the procession of my God, my King, into the sanctuary—25   the singers in front, the musicians last,    between them virgins playing tambourines:26   “Bless God in the great congregation,    the LORD, O you5 who are of Israel's fountain!”27   There is Benjamin, the least of them, in the lead,    the princes of Judah in their throng,    the princes of Zebulun, the princes of Naphtali. 28   Summon your power, O God,6    the power, O God, by which you have worked for us.29   Because of your temple at Jerusalem    kings shall bear gifts to you.30   Rebuke the beasts that dwell among the reeds,    the herd of bulls with the calves of the peoples.  Trample underfoot those who lust after tribute;    scatter the peoples who delight in war.731   Nobles shall come from Egypt;    Cush shall hasten to stretch out her hands to God. 32   O kingdoms of the earth, sing to God;    sing praises to the Lord, Selah33   to him who rides in the heavens, the ancient heavens;    behold, he sends out his voice, his mighty voice.34   Ascribe power to God,    whose majesty is over Israel,    and whose power is in the skies.35   Awesome is God from his8 sanctuary;    the God of Israel—he is the one who gives power and strength to his people.  Blessed be God! Footnotes [1] 68:8 Or before God, even Sinai before God [2] 68:10 Or your congregation [3] 68:15 Or hunch-backed; also verse 16 [4] 68:24 Or has been [5] 68:26 The Hebrew for you is plural here [6] 68:28 By revocalization (compare Septuagint); Hebrew Your God has summoned your power [7] 68:30 The meaning of the Hebrew verse is uncertain [8] 68:35 Septuagint; Hebrew your (ESV) Old Testament: Wisdom 10:1-4, 5-12, 13-21 New Testament: Romans 12 Romans 12 (Listen) A Living Sacrifice 12 I appeal to you therefore, brothers,1 by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship.2 2 Do not be conformed to this world,3 but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.4 Gifts of Grace 3 For by the grace given to me I say to everyone among you not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think, but to think with sober judgment, each according to the measure of faith that God has assigned. 4 For as in one body we have many members,5 and the members do not all have the same function, 5 so we, though many, are one body in Christ, and individually members one of another. 6 Having gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, let us use them: if prophecy, in proportion to our faith; 7 if service, in our serving; the one who teaches, in his teaching; 8 the one who exhorts, in his exhortation; the one who contributes, in generosity; the one who leads,6 with zeal; the one who does acts of mercy, with cheerfulness. Marks of the True Christian 9 Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good. 10 Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor. 11 Do not be slothful in zeal, be fervent in spirit,7 serve the Lord. 12 Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer. 13 Contribute to the needs of the saints and seek to show hospitality. 14 Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse them. 15 Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep. 16 Live in harmony with one another. Do not be haughty, but associate with the lowly.8 Never be wise in your own sight. 17 Repay no one evil for evil, but give thought to do what is honorable in the sight of all. 18 If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all. 19 Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave it9 to the wrath of God, for it is written, “Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord.” 20 To the contrary, “if your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink; for by so doing you will heap burning coals on his head.” 21 Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. Footnotes [1] 12:1 Or brothers and sisters [2] 12:1 Or your rational service [3] 12:2 Greek age [4] 12:2 Or what is the good and acceptable and perfect will of God [5] 12:4 Greek parts; also verse 5 [6] 12:8 Or gives aid [7] 12:11 Or fervent in the Spirit [8] 12:16 Or give yourselves to humble tasks [9] 12:19 Greek give place (ESV) Gospel: Luke 8:1–15 Luke 8:1–15 (Listen) Women Accompanying Jesus 8 Soon afterward he went on through cities and villages, proclaiming and bringing the good news of the kingdom of God. And the twelve were with him, 2 and also some women who had been healed of evil spirits and infirmities: Mary, called Magdalene, from whom seven demons had gone out, 3 and Joanna, the wife of Chuza, Herod's household manager, and Susanna, and many others, who provided for them1 out of their means. The Parable of the Sower 4 And when a great crowd was gathering and people from town after town came to him, he said in a parable, 5 “A sower went out to sow his seed. And as he sowed, some fell along the path and was trampled underfoot, and the birds of the air devoured it. 6 And some fell on the rock, and as it grew up, it withered away, because it had no moisture. 7 And some fell among thorns, and the thorns grew up with it and choked it. 8 And some fell into good soil and grew and yielded a hundredfold.” As he said these things, he called out, “He who has ears to hear, let him hear.” The Purpose of the Parables 9 And when his disciples asked him what this parable meant, 10 he said, “To you it has been given to know the secrets of the kingdom of God, but for others they are in parables, so that ‘seeing they may not see, and hearing they may not understand.' 11 Now the parable is this: The seed is the word of God. 12 The ones along the path are those who have heard; then the devil comes and takes away the word from their hearts, so that they may not believe and be saved. 13 And the ones on the rock are those who, when they hear the word, receive it with joy. But these have no root; they believe for a while, and in time of testing fall away. 14 And as for what fell among the thorns, they are those who hear, but as they go on their way they are choked by the cares and riches and pleasures of life, and their fruit does not mature. 15 As for that in the good soil, they are those who, hearing the word, hold it fast in an honest and good heart, and bear fruit with patience. Footnotes [1] 8:3 Some manuscripts him (ESV)

John Drury and the Modern Parables crew discuss this week's text: John 20:1-18 Click here to support the show! (https://www.patreon.com/FreshText)

Parables: Mark 21: 28-32: Pastor Steve Gibbs

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The Good Samaritan, The Friend at Night, The Rich Fool, Wise and Foolish ManReadings this week:Luke 10:25–42Luke 11:1-13Luke 12:1-34Matthew 7:7-29Luke 6:43–49For more information, please see the Reading Plan

Pastor Duke Backus brings an encouraging message from the Word of God. The post Parables (Part 6) appeared first on Rock of Ages AOG.

Dr. Chap Clark, a professor of practical theology and youth, family, and culture at Fuller Theological Seminary, offers an encouraging gospel-centered hope to help young people navigate the modern world. Drawing on his extensive experience, Dr. Clark emphasizes the importance of nurturing and healing, the use of different avatars, and engaging life faithfully with Jesus. He also stresses the significance of being present for children, recognizing the power of community, pursuing others with grace, and investing in relationships with kids. By following Jesus' teachings of love and connection, we can help young people find their identity, community, and faith in an ever-changing world.

This series is on the parables of Jesus. A terrific companion to this teaching is Kevin's best-selling book ‘Mystery Parables of the Kingdom', available in paperback, hardcover, and eBook formats from Amazon in your area OR as an immediate PDF download from the SHOP at kevinconner.org 

Prayer Parables Luke 18:1 30 April 2023 - Sunday Evening Dr. Brad Weniger, Pastor

Great error comes from taking text out of context.  A turning point occurs in Matthew's gospel as Jesus starts speaking to the multitudes in parables after His rejection.  The parables He starts with speak of how the Word is perceived: a hard heart, a shallow heart and a choked heart will reject the Word, but an open heart will receive the Word. Matthew 12:46-13:52 Watch, Listen and Learn 24x7 at PastorMelissaScott.com  Pastor Melissa Scott teaches from Faith Center in Glendale. Call 1-800-338-3030 24x7 to leave a message for Pastor Scott. You may make reservations to attend a live service, leave a prayer request or make a commitment. Pastor Scott appreciates messages and reads them often during live broadcasts. Follow @Pastor_Scott on Twitter and visit her official Facebook page @Pastor.M.Scott. Download Pastor Scott's "Understand the Bible" app for iPhone, iPad and iPod at the Apple App Store and for Android devices in the Google Store. Pastor Scott can also be seen 24x7 on Roku and Amazon Fire on the "Understand the Bible?" channel. ©2023 Pastor Melissa Scott, Ph.D., All Rights Reserved

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In this parable Jesus tells the story of a widow who needs legal protection from an unjust judge. In that culture at that time she is the person who would rarely if ever get justice and yet she does. But how did she get justice from an unjust judge? She kept coming day after day bugging the judge to get legal protection. She wore him down and he gave in to her requests. Now, this is a parable of the need of answered prayer but we must be careful not to think the judge in the story is what God is like. The parable points out the contrast between God and the unjust judge.———————————————————————————————Connect with us on Social Media:Website: nbcc.com/Facebook: facebook.com/nbccnorcoInstagram: instagram.com/nbccnorcoYouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6S-3n9PVnXm8zSPHAYVyGw----------------------------------------If you have any prayer requests or questions, please message us on our social media or send us an email at hello@nbcc.com. Don't forget to rate and subscribe to the podcast!----------------------------------------Join us in person, Sunday's at 9am & 10:30amhttps://goo.gl/maps/PEe1rzXWKBv

Jesus used parables and familiar images to teach people about God “in plain English.” That's why, every once in a while, we break out some old comic books and talk about how they connect to the Bible.  #MoSuperhero Parable = a story with a spiritual point

The Growing Seed, The Two Debtors, Lamp Under BushelReadings this week:Mark 4:26–29Luke 7:36-50Matthew 5:13–16Mark 4:21–25Luke 8:16–18For more information, please see the Reading Plan

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Frank takes us through three parables dealing with being watchful and vigilant for the return of the Master so as to not be caught unaware.

In this episode, Shon and Kerry explore different ways of looking at the parables of the lost. They especially focus on the Prodigal Son and how we can relate to and learn from both sons and the father. They discuss Joseph Smith's ideas that the ninety-and-nine are damned anyhow.We are grateful for our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and our editor, Alexia Muhlestein, and to Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for the podcast.

In this episode, Shon and Kerry explore different ways of looking at the parables of the lost. They especially focus on the Prodigal Son and how we can relate to and learn from both sons and the father. They discuss Joseph Smith's ideas that the ninety-and-nine are damned anyhow.We are grateful for our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and our editor, Alexia Muhlestein, and to Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for the podcast.

This morning Pastor Jimmy wrapped up the Parables series and in this parable from John 12, Jesus is saying if we are truly going to live, we have to be willing to die. The seed that dies bears much fruit. "I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me. I do not nullify the grace of God, for if righteousness were through the law, then Christ died for no purpose." – Galatians 2:20-21We can't rule and reign over our own lives. King Jesus is inviting us to lay everything down and completely surrender with nothing held back in order to follow Him and make Him the Lord of our lives.

We bring back an old guest and friend to discuss his new publication, "Parenting by the Psalms". "Parenting by the Psalms" is the second book that Aubrey Johnson has written in this series and is a followup to "Parenting by the Parables". Tune in as Aubrey discusses the book and gives some general parenting advice. To learn more about Aubrey or to purchase any of his writings, just visit his website - https://aubreyjohnsonministries.com/

A @Christadelphians Video: This is our second series of Exploring the Bible - a Bible literacy course. In this 8 week course we will learn to read the Bible more effectively by looking more closely at the Life of Christ. John 17:3 says that it is life eternal to know God and to know Jesus! This course follows on nicely from our first series where we learned that Jesus Christ fulfilled the Promise made in Eden (as the Seed of the Woman - the Saviour who would destroy the effects of sin), and the Promises to Abraham (as the seed that would inherit the Land as an everlasting possession) and the Promises to David (as the seed/son of David that would also be the Son of God and sit on David's Throne FOREVER). This is Week 6 and is entitled "Growing Opposition to the Messiah" where we cover the sections "Parables of the Seed", "Third Passover", "Feast of Tabernacles" and "Parables of Redemption". Notes are also available on request. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/christadelphians-talk/message

Our hearts overflow with the stories we want to tell, but often something stops us. Perhaps we don't have a trusted story listener who will hear and care about our story. Maybe we have a jaded view and have resigned never to share stories of the heart. Michael and SJ discuss the benefits of pausing to rest on the Observation Deck to share and listen with God, to consider stories that tug at our own heart's story, and to explore the effect that your story has had upon your soul. Your story matters. You matter. Discover what The Author has to say about your vital part in the Larger Story.   To connect with the team, send an email to exploringmore@zoweh.org.

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Dr. S. Michael Wilcox continues to explore the power and promise of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ as he examines love and loss.00:00 Part II– Dr. S. Michael Wilcox00:10 Parable of the lost coin01:27 Parable of the Prodigal Son01:54 There are many far countries04:56 What is the real self?06:05 Parables are meant to elicit emotions08:45 There are no hired servants in heaven. Only sons & daughters.15:50 Elder Holland “The Other Prodigal”18:31 God's kind of forgiveness20:03 John Bytheway shares an experience about serving at the prison22:35 The 10 lepers24:12 Expectations, entitlement vs. gratitude for unexpected blessings24:54 Dr. Wilcox shares experiences on deciding to be grateful37:19 Looking at prayers to see through Jesus' eyes in the New Testament38:48 Jesus lifted people40:25 Raising Lazarus from the dead, if thou hadst been here51:47 Renascence by Edna St. Vincent Mallay1:02:47 End of Part II–Dr. S. Michael WilcoxPlease rate and review the podcast.Show Notes (English, French, Spanish, Portuguese): https://followhim.coFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/followhimpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/followhimpodcastYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/FollowHimOfficialChannelThanks to the followHIM team:Shannon Sorensen: Executive Producer, SponsorDavid & Verla Sorensen: SponsorsDr. Hank Smith: Co-hostJohn Bytheway: Co-hostDavid Perry: ProducerKyle Nelson: Marketing, SponsorLisa Spice: Client Relations, Editor, Show NotesJamie Neilson: Social Media, Graphic DesignWill Stoughton: Video EditorKrystal Roberts: Translation Team, English & French Transcripts, WebsiteAriel Cuadra: Spanish Transcripts"Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise" by Marshall McDonaldhttps://www.marshallmcdonaldmusic.com/products/let-zion-in-her-beauty-rise-piano

Dr. Pagan covers the different methodologies used by Jesus to convey his message. He will analyze the way in which his miracles complemented his teaching. The post Episode 138 Miracles and Parables with Samuel Pagan first appeared on Lanier Theological Library.

Crossroads Church Podcast

Crossroads Church Podcast

Welcome to the audio podcast of Generation Church, led by Pastor Rich and Tina Romero. Our hope is that these messages give you hope, faith and encouragement throughout the week. To learn more about Generation Church: Visit us online: https://mygeneration.cc Contact us: https://mygeneration.cc/contact Interact with us: If you made a decision to follow Jesus, text "Established" to 970-00

Sharing God’s Word with everyone is our responsibility, but it’s God who reveals it to the heart that’s prepared for it.

In this story Jesus gives us a glimpse of what hell is actually like. It's not pretty, fun or even a party place. In fact it's not a place anyone would want to go to. A man we only know as a rich man will find himself in that place. It is his tormented words that teach us that not only do we not want to go there, but we also would not want any of our family members to end up there as well. This is one teaching you won't want to miss.———————————————————————————————Connect with us on Social Media:Website: nbcc.com/Facebook: facebook.com/nbccnorcoInstagram: instagram.com/nbccnorcoYouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6S-3n9PVnXm8zSPHAYVyGw----------------------------------------If you have any prayer requests or questions, please message us on our social media or send us an email at hello@nbcc.com. Don't forget to rate and subscribe to the podcast!----------------------------------------Join us in person, Sunday's at 9am & 10:30amhttps://goo.gl/maps/PEe1rzXWKBv

Jesus used parables and familiar images to teach people about God “in plain English.” That's why, every once in a while, we break out some old comic books and talk about how they connect to the Bible.  #MoSuperhero Parable = a story with a spiritual point NOTE: In this series, our Lead Minister will be using The Action Bible (a highly visual, comic-book style version of the Scriptures) as one of his teaching tools. Check it out! Many kids and adults will love it!

In this parable from Matthew 13, Jesus is telling us that the byproduct of a life wholly surrendered to Him is to bear fruit and multiply the Kingdom. Through His Word, Jesus is sowing seed in our lives, and maybe you haven't seen fruit because you've been living with a hardened heart toward God and your relationship with Him has grown cold, or you love Jesus but when hard times come you get easily uprooted, or maybe your fear of man has caused you to be choked out...If this is you, ask God today to till up the land again, and remove the rocks and thorns from your life so that you may begin to bear fruit.

The Master and Servant, The Unjust Judge, The Pharisee and the Publican, The Workers in the VineyardReadings this week:Luke 17:1–10Luke 18:1–8Luke 18:9–14Matthew 20:1–16Matthew 20:17-28For more information, please see the Reading Plan

Little Moments, Big Impact Highlights from this episode of Crushing the Day:

Today we're covering Mark 4:21-34, three parables with one common thread: God's methods are mysterious but his kingdom is unstoppable.SecretMark 4:21-25 tells the parable of the lamp, which represents Jesus himself. At first Jesus' ministry was kept secret, but the day would soon come when he would be revealed fully to those with ears to hear his message.Mark 4:21-25 Then Jesus asked them, “Would anyone light a lamp and then put it under a basket or under a bed? Of course not! A lamp is placed on a stand, where its light will shine. 22 For everything that is hidden will eventually be brought into the open, and every secret will be brought to light. 23 Anyone with ears to hear should listen and understand.” 24 Then he added, “Pay close attention to what you hear. The closer you listen, the more understanding you will be given—and you will receive even more. 25 To those who listen to my teaching, more understanding will be given. But for those who are not listening, even what little understanding they have will be taken away from them.”As a believer, we're called to reflect the light of Jesus. It's not something to be kept secret. It's not something to be hidden. In fact, that is illogical. No one would put a lamp under a bed. Jesus asks this question that seems almost silly, “would you light a lamp and then hide it under a bed?” and yet, that is what happens when we don't live out our faith, when we don't help the next person pursue God. How is God calling you to be a light? Do people at school know you love Jesus? How about people at work or people on your team? (“Eventually”)Jesus is also reassuring his disciples that a time is coming when he's going to make fully known who he is and his power. I would imagine they're impatient. They're wondering why he seems slow to reveal who he is. I'm sure they're still wrestling with preconceived notions about what the Messiah had come to do. We've seen a lot of instances in Mark's gospel where Jesus has told people to keep hidden who he is and what he's done because he doesn't want to accelerate the opposition until the proper time, but these times of secrecy are coming to an end. There is a time when we can shout it from the rooftops. That time is here. We just celebrated Easter. We're called to make his truth known. We don't have to worry if there is some further revelation that we're waiting on. Ears to hear. Parables weren't just about teaching, but about dividing (last week) Q. Are you listening? Not just teaching that scratches the earsMysteriousMark 4:26-29 tells the parable of the mysterious growing seed. We can't always tell how God is at work. The seed grows invisibly, and eventually there will be a harvest – but it comes in its own time.Mark 4:26-29 Jesus also said, “The Kingdom of God is like a farmer who scatters seed on the ground. 27 Night and day, while he's asleep or awake, the seed sprouts and grows, but he does not understand how it happens. 28 The earth produces the crops on its own. First a leaf blade pushes through, then the heads of wheat are formed, and finally the grain ripens. 29 And as soon as the grain is ready, the farmer comes and harvests it with a sickle, for the harvest time has come.”This parable relates back to the parable of the soils, so the seed is God's Word. If you have a fertile soil, if you're listening he will continue to cause you to grow. He'll continue to reveal more of himself to you and increase your understanding. Many of us don't think much about seeds or growth, but this was an agrarian

Welcome to the audio podcast of Generation Church, led by Pastor Rich and Tina Romero. Our hope is that these messages give you hope, faith and encouragement throughout the week. To learn more about Generation Church: Visit us online: https://mygeneration.cc Contact us: https://mygeneration.cc/contact Interact with us: If you made a decision to follow Jesus, text "Established" to 970-00

In the parable of The Ten Bridesmaids from Matthew 24, Jesus is giving a warning and an encouragement to the Church. Jesus is coming back for His bride, and He is telling us here to get ready and stay ready because if you wait until the Bridegroom shows up, it'll be too late.We need to be ready not only for the return of the Bridegroom, but also need to be ready to love and serve our neighbors, the lost, the hurting, broken, and confused…to bring light into dark places. Church, we have a responsibility to be ready with light in a world that gets darker by the day because as it gets darker and darker, the light gets brighter.

Did you know some Bible stories are fiction? No, not the creation story or Jonah. Jesus often told parables designed to move people to action. In today's episode, Keithdiscusses a parable found in Luke 16. Join the TMBT community in reading the entire New Testament in one year. Get your FREE reading plan here. Like this content? Make sure to leave us a rating and share it with others, so others can find it too. Use #asktmbt to connect with us, ask questions, and suggest topics. We'd love to hear from you! To learn more, visit our website and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter@TenMinuteBibleTalks. Don't forget to subscribe to the TMBT Newsletter here. Passages: Luke 16

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