Podcasts about parables

In this week's episode, The Unstoppable Force, Dr. Willy Rice leads us through Matthew 13:1–12 and the parable of the sower, revealing how the Kingdom of God often works in ways we don't immediately see or understand.At first, the Kingdom can appear unseen or even unsuccessful, as the seed falls on different kinds of hearts—hard, shallow, and distracted. Yet through it all, we're reminded of a powerful truth: God's Word is ultimately unstoppable. When it takes root in good soil, it produces a harvest far beyond what we can imagine.This message challenges us to examine how we receive God's truth—approaching it with humility and confidence, trusting that even when we don't see immediate results, God is still at work bringing growth and transformation.Support the showFind us at! Calvary.us

This parable tells the story of two lost sons and a Father whose love defies expectation. One son runs away while the other stays close but grows distant in heart. Jesus reveals a God who runs toward the broken and gently confronts the self righteous, inviting both into the joy of repentance and restored relationship.⚫CONNECT WITH US:

Listen to this week's sermon, Parables In Practice preached by Pastor Kenneth Dyches from Luke 19:11-27

A VISION of Noah was inserted into the Book of 1 Enoch, with interesting references to Leviathan and Behemoth. These are chaos monsters. Leviathan, described as female and from the sea, and Behemoth, male and occupying the wilderness—possibly the same one into which the Watcher Azazel was thrown as punishment for his role in corrupting humanity. We discussed the “already but not yet” prophecies of 1 Enoch 57–59 and the end times fulfillment of the vision ascribed to Noah in chapter 60. As a reminder, this month's study comes from the Book of Parables, the prophetic section of 1 Enoch written just before the birth of Jesus. The importance of this section of the book is in its prophecies of a coming messianic figure called the Chosen One, the Anointed One, and, most frequently, the Son of Man, a title not found in any prior Jewish writing. Jesus referred to himself as the Son of Man 78 times in the New Testament. The high regard for 1 Enoch held by Jesus, the apostles, and the early church suggests that it's worth our while to study this book for ourselves. It's not in the Bible, nor should it be, but there are teachings in the New Testament that come straight from the book of 1 Enoch. Sharon's niece, Sarah Sachleben, has been diagnosed with stage 4 bowel cancer, and the medical bills are piling up. If you are led to help, please go to GilbertHouse.org/hopeforsarah. Our latest book The Gates of Hell is available in paperback, Kindle, and as an audiobook at Audible! Derek's book Destination: Earth, co-authored with Donna Howell and Allie Anderson, is available in paperback, Kindle, and as an audiobook at Audible! If you are looking for a text of the Book of 1 Enoch to follow our monthly study, you can try these sources: Parallel translations by R. H. Charles (1917) and Richard Laurence (1821)Modern English translation by George W. E. Nickelsburg and James VanderKam (link to book at Amazon)Book of 1 Enoch - Standard English Version by Dr. Jay Winter (link opens free PDF)Book of 1 Enoch - R. H. Charles translation (link opens free PDF) The SkyWatchTV store has a special offer on Dr. Michael Heiser's two-volume set A Companion to the Book of Enoch. Get both books, the R. H. Charles translation of 1 Enoch, and a DVD interview with Mike and Steven Bancarz for a donation of $35 plus shipping and handling. Link: https://bit.ly/heiser-enoch Follow us! • X: @gilberthouse_tv | @sharonkgilbert | @derekgilbert• Substack: GilbertHouse.substacdk.com | SharonKGilbert.substack.com• Telegram: t.me/gilberthouse | t.me/sharonsroom | t.me/viewfromthebunker• YouTube: @GilbertHouse | @UnravelingRevelation | @thebiblesgreatestmysteries• Facebook.com/GilbertHouseFellowship Thank you for making our Build Barn Better project a reality! We truly appreciate your support. If you are so led, you can help out at GilbertHouse.org/donate. Get our free app! It connects you to these studies plus our weekly video programs Unraveling Revelation and A View from the Bunker, and the podcast that started this journey in 2005, P.I.D. Radio. Best of all, it bypasses the gatekeepers of Big Tech! The app is available for iOS, Android, Roku, and Apple TV. Links to the app stores are at www.gilberthouse.org/app/. Video on demand of our best teachings! Stream presentations and teachings based on our research at our new video on demand site! Gilbert House T-shirts and mugs! New to our store is a line of GHTV and Redwing Saga merch! Check it out at GilbertHouse.org/store! Think better, feel better! Our partners at Simply Clean Foods offer freeze-dried, 100% GMO-free food and delicious, vacuum-packed fair trade coffee from Honduras. Find out more at GilbertHouse.org/store. Our favorite Bible study tools! Check the links in the left-hand column at www.GilbertHouse.org.

We tend to measure success and ministry by visible, quantifiable metrics ("scoreboard mentality" or "empire logic"), but this preoccupation distracts from the true, hidden nature of God's work. The kingdom of God is advancing through "seed logic"—small, faithful acts planted in the dark that God sovereignly multiplies and transforms into the expansive kingdom.

The Treasure Worth Everything - Matthew 13:44-52

The most offensive line in the prodigal story isn't the partying, the pigs, or the famine. It's the sentence hiding inside the inheritance request: “Dad, I want your stuff more than I want you.” From there, everything spirals until the son hits a kind of rock bottom that feels painfully familiar, and that's exactly where the gospel starts to sound like good news again. We open Luke 15:11-24 inside our “Stories from Above” series on the Parables of Luke, and we keep the camera fixed on the Father. Jesus tells this parable to Pharisees who are furious that He welcomes sinners and tax collectors, and He answers their outrage with a kingdom picture they don't expect: a Father who watches the road, runs toward the mess, and restores sonship before the speech is finished. Along the way, we talk about the “far country” we all know, how sin sells freedom and delivers slavery, and why trials sometimes stack up until we finally admit we need help outside ourselves. Then we slow down over the details that preach grace: compassion, embrace, kiss, the best robe, the signet ring, shoes for dirty feet, and a feast that was ready. The question that lands on all of us, religious or rebellious, is simple and searching: do we understand the grace of Jesus in a way that makes us smile and live differently? If this encouraged you, subscribe, share it with a friend who feels too far gone, and leave a review so more people can find this message on grace, repentance, forgiveness, and the Father's welcome.

The passage explains that after teaching the parables, Jesus returned to His hometown where, despite initial amazement, the people rejected Him, illustrating the principles of the kingdom seen earlier—particularly the parable of the sower—where the word is received with joy but falls away due to unbelief (Matthew 13:53–58). It then develops the kingdom principle of forgiveness through the parable of the unforgiving servant, emphasizing that just as God forgives an immeasurable debt, believers must extend mercy to others or face judgment (Matthew 18:23–35). This theme continues with the parable of the workers in the vineyard, showing that God's grace is given according to His will, not human expectations, so that “the last will be first, and the first last” (Matthew 20:1–16). Finally, the parable of the wedding feast reveals that while many are invited to the kingdom, rejection and unworthiness exclude some, and only those properly prepared are accepted, concluding that “many are called, but few are chosen” (Matthew 22:1–14), all demonstrating how kingdom truths are not only taught but lived out in real responses to God's invitation. You can connect with Moriel in more locations than just YouTube! Check out all our official links on the About page: https://www.youtube.com/c/MorielTVministries/about.

Matt Slick Live (Live Broadcast of 05/28/2026) is a production of the Christian Apologetics Research Ministry (CARM). Matt answers questions on topics such as: The Bible, Apologetics, Theology, World Religions, Atheism, and other issues! You can also email questions to Matt using: info@carm.org, Put "Radio Show Question" in the Subject line! Answers will be discussed in a future show. Topics Include: Baptism, Salvation, and Faith/ Are we justified through Sacraments?/ The Certificate of Debt and Faith Alone/ King James Bible/ How to use AI?/ Grace or Fairness from God/ Why does Jesus speak in Parables?/ May 28, 2026

In this week's episode, The Broken Road, Dr. Willy Rice takes us to Luke 10:25–37 and the parable of the Good Samaritan. What begins as a question—Who is my neighbor?—turns into a powerful picture of both human brokenness and unexpected compassion.Through the story, we see the reality of the broken road—the inability of people to fully do good, to save themselves, or to rescue others. Yet in contrast, we're shown the beauty of the blessed road, where true love is put into action. The Samaritan sees the need, steps in with compassion, and sacrificially gives to restore what was broken.This message challenges us not just to define love, but to live it—to see others, to act with compassion, and to give of ourselves. In the end, Jesus' call is clear: go and do the same.Support the showFind us at! Calvary.us

Jesus reveals a Kingdom where every person matters deeply to God. One lost sheep prompts a determined search and joyful celebration when it is found. This parable challenges us to value what the world overlooks and to join God in His patient, pursuing love for those who feel forgotten or far away.⚫CONNECT WITH US:

Listen to this week's sermon, Parables In Practice preached by Rev. Benjamin Kandt from Luke 18:9-14.

The Kingdom of Heaven is a treasure to be discovered. Whether you're searching or simply happen upon it, it is worth giving everything to obtain it because Jesus gave everything for us.

The King Knows the Difference - Matthew 13:24-43

Parables are a good way to teach. Jesus often used parables to teach a lesson. Parables can even be a good way to teach science. However, parables cannot be used to establish scientific fact.Unfortunately, Charles Darwin frequently used parables as part of his scientific method. Many modern evolutionists continue that tradition. Let's look at an example. Those who believe in evolution have tried to find an explanation for why some birds have luxurious, bright plumage. Does the peacock really need those brilliant tail feathers? Well, say evolutionists, females prefer the males with the most beautiful plumage. So, the brightest males had more babies. Evolutionists call this sexual selection.What does the story prove? It doesn't prove anything in the scientific sense. It doesn't explain where the colors came from in the first place. It doesn't explain why females prefer showy males. Nor does it explain where peacocks originally came from. And it doesn't explain why some birds have very drab colors. The biggest problem with this explanation is that it simply begs the question. You see, many evolutionists admit that they have no good explanation for how sexual reproduction evolved in the first place.So the evolutionists' story for how the peacock came to have such bright feathers is just a story--not scientific proof. And when it comes to stories, I prefer the stories reported in the Bible, because they have our Creator's own personal guarantee of truth.2 Timothy 4:3-4"For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears; And they shall turn away their ears from the truth, and shall be turned unto fables.”Prayer: I pray, dear Father, that You would give me a clear-thinking, critical mind informed by Your Word. Help me use these abilities to clearly see the errors of the world's thinking and better appreciate Your wisdom. In Jesus' Name. Amen.REF.: "The Sight that Made Darwin Sick!" Riginal View, No. 8. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1232/29?v=20251111

In this teaching on the parables of the kingdom, the focus centers on how Jesus reveals the nature, growth, and value of God's kingdom through layered illustrations in Matthew 13:1–23 (the Parable of the Sower), explaining the different heart responses to the Word; Matthew 13:24–30 and Matthew 13:36–43 (the Wheat and the Tares), showing the coexistence of the righteous and the wicked until final judgment; Matthew 13:31–32 (the Mustard Seed), emphasizing the kingdom's small beginnings and expansive growth; Matthew 13:33 (the Leaven), illustrating its permeating influence; and Matthew 13:44–46 (the Hidden Treasure and Pearl of Great Price), highlighting the surpassing worth of the kingdom that calls for wholehearted surrender—together demonstrating that the kingdom of heaven advances through receptive hearts, grows often in unseen ways, and is of such incomparable value that it demands total commitment from those who truly understand it. You can connect with Moriel in more locations than just YouTube! Check out all our official links on the About page: https://www.youtube.com/c/MorielTVministries/about.

Year of Parables – Episode 21: As Jesus wraps up a big set of parables about the Kingdom of heaven, He shares a short parable that challenges believers living today to hold onto what God has revealed in the past while moving forward into the future! Listen to this episode and/or subscribe on ReflectiveBibleStudy.com...

The Rebbe encourages involving all participants early in planning Yud-Beis–Yud-Gimmel Tammuz events and questions the brief two-hour format. He explains that Chabad focuses less on external stories and more on deep inner analogies drawn from the soul, as in Tanya. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/015/010/5543

Ils ont formé un duo moins connu, moins iconique mais aussi moins contesté que John et Yoko. Pourtant, l'histoire de Paul et Linda McCartney est tout aussi jolie et fusionnelle. Jusqu'à la mort de Linda, ils ont été inséparables, ils ont fait de la musique ensemble… ils ont été heureux. Un podcast Bababam Originals Ecriture et voix : Alice Deroide Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Part 11. Our Lord's Use of Parables. Isaiah chapter 6 David Pawson looks in depth at the character of Jesus, which serves as the model of behaviour for Christians. We encounter the Lord's compassion and total honesty here. David offers a more complete and balanced view than is often preached. For instance, he looks at the times when Jesus displayed anger at sinful actions or against injustice. In Jesus, this was a measured, targeted anger, not uncontrolled or unjustified. Just as he obeyed the Father, so he was obeyed by others during his ministry on earth. Christians today must also obey his commands rather than treat them as optional, and in so doing give him their complete trust, which is evidence of their love for him. David shows that, uniquely, we can trust Jesus in a way that no one else can be trusted: “You can trust him with your life. You can trust him with your death. You can trust him with the future in time and eternity. You can trust him with your sins. You can trust him with your problems. You can trust him with everything.” Jesus proved himself to be just and merciful and David shows that this balance of justice and mercy can only be grasped by considering the cross. He also explores the significance of the Lord's Supper as “a meal with Jesus” that reminds us of his life, death, resurrection, and glorified body. This sacrament unites us with him and with our fellow believers, the church body. Finally, David explores the use of parables as a teaching method to convey truths to those who are open to the Gospel, and to conceal them from those whose hearts are closed to it. Jesus does not force anyone to come to him or accept his teaching, but those who seek him can find him. They are able to do so because “the man Christ Jesus, who gave himself as a ransom for all people” is human as well as divine, which makes him the “one mediator” between us and the Father.

In this week's episode, Living with the End in Mind, Dr. Willy Rice takes us to Matthew 25:14–30, where Jesus shares the parable of the talents—a powerful reminder that our lives are entrusted to us with purpose and accountability.Through this story, we're challenged to recognize three key realities: we have been given a gift, we have been given a choice, and we have been given a warning. What we do with what God has entrusted to us matters—not just now, but for eternity.This message calls us to live with intentionality and faithfulness today, keeping the end in mind. Because in the end, what we long to hear is shaped by how we choose to live right now.Support the showFind us at! Calvary.us

The Parable of the Sower - Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23

Listen to this week's sermon, Parables In Practice preached by Rev. Benjamin Kandt from Luke 18:1-8

We have been given an invitation to God's great banquet. Have we accepted or have we made excuses? In the same moment, we have the invitation in hand to give to others. Who are we giving those invitations to?

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Tom Logue - May 17th 2026 Jesus is not just part of life—He is the cornerstone holding everything together. In this message from Matthew 21, we continue through our series The King & His Kingdom as Jesus tells the parable of the vineyard owner—a sobering and powerful parable directed at the religious leaders who had rejected God's authority and refused to honor Him with what He entrusted to them. Jesus describes a landowner who plants a vineyard, entrusts it to tenant farmers, and sends servants to collect fruit from it. But instead of honoring the owner, the tenants reject, beat, and kill the servants—and eventually even kill the owner's son. Through this parable, Jesus exposes the failure of the religious leaders of Israel. God entrusted them with His people, His city, and His kingdom, but instead of stewarding those things faithfully, they used them for themselves. They rejected the prophets God sent to call them to repentance, and now they were rejecting the Son Himself. But this message doesn't stop with them—it confronts us too. At the center of this sermon is a deeply practical and challenging truth: we are stewards, not owners. Everything we have has been entrusted to us by God—our bodies, our relationships, our time, our finances, our gifts, and even the message of the gospel itself. The question is not whether we have these things, but whether we are stewarding them in a way that honors the One they belong to. This message challenges us to take honest inventory of our lives. Are we stewarding our bodies well? Are our relationships healthy? Are we using our time wisely in light of eternity? Are we serving God with our money, or being mastered by it? And are we faithfully sharing the gospel that has the power to save and transform lives? The sermon also explores the biblical call to generosity and tithing—not as religious obligation alone, but as an act of worship and trust. Ultimately, Jesus is worthy not just of leftovers or percentages, but wholehearted devotion. Like Mary of Bethany breaking the alabaster jar at Jesus' feet, we are invited to become worshippers who “break the bottle” because Jesus gave everything for us. And at the center of it all stands Jesus Himself. Quoting Psalm 118, Jesus reveals that He is the cornerstone rejected by the builders. Remove the cornerstone, and everything falls apart. But when our lives are built upon Him, everything else finds its proper place. This message is an invitation to stop living like owners and begin living like faithful stewards—people who surrender every part of life to Jesus, the true King and cornerstone of it all. Learn more about our church: https://restoredtemecula.churchFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/restoredtemeculaand Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/restoredtemecula #Matthew21 #Stewardship #JesusIsKing #Cornerstone #ChristianLiving #Generosity #Gospel #RestoredTemecula Share this message with someone who needs to hear it. Chapters (00:00:00) - Welcome Home: Restored Church(00:00:30) - Matthew(00:01:30) - Holy Spirit Prayers for the Church(00:04:32) - Read the Parable of the Vineyard Owner(00:05:22) - Jesus' Parables in Matthew 21(00:08:28) - Parable 8: Elements of the Parable(00:09:02) - Jesus Parable of the Vineyard(00:14:23) - Jesus' Words on the Kingdom of God(00:18:47) - We're Stewards of What God Entrusts to Us(00:20:03) - Some Things That God Entrusts to Us(00:25:26) - Take a Look at Your Relationships(00:28:11) - How Are You Using Your Time?(00:32:47) - God Entrusts Us With Money(00:37:15) - The Biblical Principle of Tithing(00:40:34) - Tithing is a Test(00:45:46) - Why Mary Broke the Bottle for Jesus(00:50:26) - Follow Jesus With Your Finances(00:51:01) - Ways of Steward of the Gospel(00:56:22) - Are You Rejecting the Cornerstone of Life?(01:01:33) - He's so Patient With SINners!(01:08:03) - All God's People(01:09:35) - Prayers for the Day

In this teaching on the parables of the Kingdom, the message centers on Jesus' explanation of readiness, judgment, and faithful stewardship in Matthew 13, Matthew 22:1–14, and Matthew 25:1–30, emphasizing the separation of true and false believers through the parables of the wheat and tares, the wedding feast, the ten virgins, and the talents; these themes are reinforced by references to Daniel 12:10 concerning purification and understanding in the last days, Revelation 19:7–9 regarding the marriage supper of the Lamb, and Revelation 22:11–12 highlighting final judgment and reward, along with Christ's warning in Matthew 24:42–44 to remain watchful, all underscoring that the Kingdom requires spiritual discernment, preparedness for the Bridegroom, and faithful obedience until His return. You can connect with Moriel in more locations than just YouTube! Check out all our official links on the About page: https://www.youtube.com/c/MorielTVministries/about.

Thursday 5/14/26

Year of Parables – Episode 20: In Matthew, chapter 13, we discover the greatest number of parables than any other single chapter of the gospels. And of the eight parables this chapter includes, the middle six form a fascinating, preplanned structure that teaches us some amazing themes about the Kingdom of heaven. Listen to this episode and/or subscribe on ReflectiveBibleStudy.com...

The Kingdom in Motion | Parables of the Kingdom by MCC

Wednesday 5/13/26

Episode 133 — Why Jesus Speaks in Parables

In this message from our series The Parables of Jesus, Pastor Stephen Mizell walks through the Parable of the Prodigal Son in Luke 15 and explores the realities of family tension, rebellion, resentment, grace, and forgiveness. Whether you're waiting on a prodigal, carrying pain from fractured relationships, or trying to hold your family together through difficult seasons, this message offers hope and reminds us that healthy families are not built on perfection, but on grace-filled hearts surrendered to God. In this message: • The difference between rebellion and resentment • Why healthy families don't hide the mess • Learning to let God work in situations we cannot control • How to protect your heart while waiting on others • The Father's response to both rebellious and resentful children • Why grace matters more than appearances

Listen to this week's sermon, Parables In Practice preached by Rev. Benjamin Kandt from Luke 16:14-15, 19-31.

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Lesson 8 - Parables About the KingdomMatthew 13. As a prism reveals the true nature of the light shining through it, Matthew 13 describes the true nature of the Kingdom. It is like seeds on a path, wheat in a field laced with weeds, a mustard seed and a small measure of yeast, buried treasure, a priceless pearl and a fisherman's net pulled through the water. It is open to all and ever-expanding — but the enemy's opposition grows alongside it. Those who would follow Christ must truly hear what He has to say and remain faithful until He returns.To learn more about Michele or to support this international ministry please visit https://intheword.com

Series: 2026 - The Parables of Jesus: The Kingdom StoryService: Sunday WorshipType: Bible MessageSpeaker: Phillip W. Martin

A @Christadelphians Video: **Ai Summary**[Inspiring] Have you ever wondered why modern Bibles sometimes differ—or even appear to miss out verses? In this thought-provoking and wonderfully expositional video, we tackle a subject rarely discussed among believers: **textual criticism**. This is the fifth instalment of our series on Bible versions, and we're diving into the vital difference between *textual criticism* and *higher criticism*.We begin by explaining why translators must care about which manuscript they use—because although God inspired the Scriptures, we still have to ask: which manuscript best preserves that inspired text? Then we reveal why many believers feel uneasy when they first hear the term “criticism.” That unease often comes from confusing textual criticism with **higher criticism**—a deeply flawed 19th‑century German movement rooted in anti‑Semitism, which denies inspiration and tears the Bible apart verse by verse.Higher criticism claims Isaiah was written by two authors (or more), that Daniel was composed after the events it prophesies, and that we cannot be sure Jesus even spoke the parables recorded in the Gospels. As Christadelphians, we reject that approach entirely. The New Testament itself quotes from both parts of Isaiah and calls Isaiah the prophet. We believe the Bible is inspired, harmonious, and trustworthy.This insightful presentation clarifies that **textual criticism is not higher criticism**. Instead, it is the careful, reverent work of comparing manuscripts to recover the most accurate wording of God's Word. Outstanding teaching like this equips you to understand why translations differ—without losing confidence in Scripture.**Chapters** 00:00 – Introduction 01:10 – What Is Textual Criticism? 02:19 – Why We Feel Uncomfortable 03:01 – The Problem of Multiple Manuscripts 04:26 – Higher Criticism Defined 05:00 – Origins and Anti‑Semitism 06:32 – Literary History vs Biblical Claims 07:25 – The “Second Isaiah” Theory 09:28 – Higher Criticism Rejects Prophecy 11:56 – New Testament Affirms One Isaiah 13:05 – Higher Criticism on Jesus' Parables 15:07 – The Jesus Seminar's Quest 17:22 – Assumed Contradictions in Acts and Paul 18:56 – Why Higher Criticism Fails 19:19 – Conclusion: Trusting the Inspired Text**Bible Verse Category**

Le 18 février 1999, Christiane Taubira entre dans l'Histoire. Alors députée de la Guyane, elle porte devant l'Assemblée nationale française la proposition de loi affirmant que « la traite et l'esclavage sont un crime contre l'humanité ». Au-delà de l'hémicycle, elle s'adresse à la communauté humaine, prononçant un discours vibrant et mûrement réfléchi, sans aucune note écrite. Le 10 mai 2001, le Sénat vote à l'unanimité la loi par laquelle la France devient le premier pays dans le monde à reconnaître la traite et l'esclavage comme crime contre l'humanité. Mais comment réparer l'irréparable ? 25 ans après la promulgation de la loi qui porte son nom, Christiane Taubira accorde un long entretien à RFI et affronte la question des réparations.   Les livres de Christiane Taubira évoqués dans l'émission : - L'esclavage raconté à ma fille. Éditions du Seuil - Mes météores, combats politiques au long cours. Éditions Flammarion - Gran balan, La nuit leur appartient. Le malheur aussi. Éditions Plon   ► La bibliographie de Christiane Taubira ► Pour comprendre la loi Taubira ► Le site de la Fondation pour la mémoire de l'esclavage.

Listen to this week's sermon, Parables In Practice preached by Rev. Jason Dunn (Pastor of Congregational Care & Missions) from Luke 16:1-13.

What do a wandering sheep, a missing coin, and a rebellious son have in common? They were all pursued. In this message, we explore the two parables Jesus told before the Prodigal Son, a prequel that reveals one of the most powerful truths in Scripture: no matter how lost we are, God relentlessly pursues us. Drawing from Luke 15, we unpack what it means to be found by a God who doesn't wait for us to come back but runs to meet us right where we are.

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.  #MoSupervillain

Verse by Verse – Parables, Week 24 Pastor Nathan Zickert · Matthew 13:44–50 A video recording of this sermon is available here. For more information about Grace Community Church of Riverside, visit us online at https://www.gccriverside.com.

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JUDGMENT ON evil kings and fallen angels is a major theme of the section of 1 Enoch called the Book of Parables.  This week, we discuss the vision of a deep valley where “angels of punishment” prepare “instruments of Satan” for kings and mighty men who've rebelled against God—and a second valley where “iron chains of immeasurable weight” are “prepared for the hosts of Azazel.” Our reading today ends with the prophecy of the final war against heathen powers. We discussed the historical background of the reference to the Parthians and Mead, and note comparisons to the prophecies of Ezekiel 39 (especially 39:11 and the reference to the Valley of the Travelers), and Zechariah 12 and 14.  Sharon's niece, Sarah Sachleben, has been diagnosed with stage 4 bowel cancer, and the medical bills are piling up. If you are led to help, please go to GilbertHouse.org/hopeforsarah. Our new book The Gates of Hell is now available in paperback, Kindle, and as an audiobook at Audible! Derek's new book Destination: Earth, co-authored with Donna Howell and Allie Anderson, is now available in paperback, Kindle, and as an audiobook at Audible! If you are looking for a text of the Book of 1 Enoch to follow our monthly study, you can try these sources: Parallel translations by R. H. Charles (1917) and Richard Laurence (1821)Modern English translation by George W. E. Nickelsburg and James VanderKam (link to book at Amazon)Book of 1 Enoch - Standard English Version by Dr. Jay Winter (link opens free PDF)Book of 1 Enoch - R. H. Charles translation (link opens free PDF) The SkyWatchTV store has a special offer on Dr. Michael Heiser's two-volume set A Companion to the Book of Enoch. Get both books, the R. H. Charles translation of 1 Enoch, and a DVD interview with Mike and Steven Bancarz for a donation of $35 plus shipping and handling. Link: https://bit.ly/heiser-enoch Follow us! • X: @gilberthouse_tv | @sharonkgilbert | @derekgilbert• Substack: GilbertHouse.substacdk.com | SharonKGilbert.substack.com• Telegram: t.me/gilberthouse | t.me/sharonsroom | t.me/viewfromthebunker• YouTube: @GilbertHouse | @UnravelingRevelation | @thebiblesgreatestmysteries• Facebook.com/GilbertHouseFellowship Thank you for making our Build Barn Better project a reality! We truly appreciate your support. If you are so led, you can help out at GilbertHouse.org/donate. Get our free app! It connects you to these studies plus our weekly video programs Unraveling Revelation and A View from the Bunker, and the podcast that started this journey in 2005, P.I.D. Radio. Best of all, it bypasses the gatekeepers of Big Tech! The app is available for iOS, Android, Roku, and Apple TV. Links to the app stores are at www.gilberthouse.org/app/. Video on demand of our best teachings! Stream presentations and teachings based on our research at our new video on demand site! Gilbert House T-shirts and mugs! New to our store is a line of GHTV and Redwing Saga merch! Check it out at GilbertHouse.org/store! Think better, feel better! Our partners at Simply Clean Foods offer freeze-dried, 100% GMO-free food and delicious, vacuum-packed fair trade coffee from Honduras. Find out more at GilbertHouse.org/store. Our favorite Bible study tools! Check the links in the left-hand column at www.GilbertHouse.org.

When many of you were very young, you learned about right versus wrong sitting in Sunday School being taught the Parables of Jesus. Unfortunately, that's often where the learning stopped…Discover how reviewing the Parables from an adult perspective can be a transformative experience with the help of Sean O'Laoire this week on Spirit Gym.Learn more about Sean at his Spirits in Spacesuits website. Find him on social media via Facebook, Instagram and YouTube. Timestamps8:04 Defining Parables.9:42 The difference between knowledge and wisdom.16:21 Jesus: The master of exaggeration.23:21 The master and the servant motif in Parables.26:16 The real lesson behind the Prodigal Son Parable.30:48 The Proverb (ancient words).48:32 “Every piece that's necessary is there and every piece that's there is necessary.”56:53 The soul.1:00:32 What's your personal epistemology?1:11:00 The Cross according to Rudolf Steiner.1:21:40 “There is no situation you cannot reconfigure in order to become a deeply spiritual person.”1:26:10 Solving problems from a deeper meta-perspective.1:38:54 Religion: The training wheels for spirituality.1:45:52 Do you live in gratitude?2:01:10 Sean closes the conversation with a song.ResourcesSetting God Free: Moving Beyond the Caricature We've Created in Our Own Image by Sean O'LaoireJesus and Lao Tzu: The Parallel Sayings by Martin AronsonThe cockle (weed)Ilya Progogine's concept of dissipative structures Paul's podcast conversation with Sayer JiHow to Understand Your Bible by Manly P. HallFind more resources for this episode on our website.Music Credit: Meet Your Heroes (444Hz), Composed, mixed, mastered and produced by Michael RB Schwartz of Brave Bear MusicThanks to our awesome sponsors:PaleovalleyBIOptimizers US and BIOptimizers UK PAUL15Organifi CHEK20Wild PasturesPique LifeCHEK InstituteWe may earn commissions from qualifying purchases using affiliate links.

We long to hear that blessed affirmation, "Well done, good and faithful servant." Yet no one will hear it who is unproductive with the gifts entrusted to them. Today, R.C. Sproul highlights the necessity of wise stewardship in the Christian life. Get R.C. Sproul's video teaching series The Parables of Jesus with your donation. You'll receive the DVD, digital access to all 12 messages, and the digital study guide: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/   Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request the digital teaching series and study guide with your donation: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global    Meet Today's Teacher:   R.C. Sproul (1939–2017) was founder of Ligonier Ministries, first minister of preaching and teaching at Saint Andrew's Chapel, first president of Reformation Bible College, and executive editor of Tabletalk magazine. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts