Mark 4 records the parable of the sower and the soils. You can also find it in Matthew 13 and Luke 8. I love this parable because Jesus clearly explains its meaning, unlike some of the other parables where we are left to examine the lesson in the context of other scriptures to dig out …
Tag: Holy Spirit
A View Of God
I haven’t written much over the past few weeks for a variety of reasons. Life has been busy. I’ve taken on some extra responsibilities in our new neighborhood which has consumed a lot of my time, and even more, my mind. Have you noticed that the more extraneous things we have on our plate the …
The Holy Spirit’s Work
One of the major themes in the book of Acts is the work of the Holy Spirit, the Third Person of the Trinity. Acts is an important book for us; it describes the birth and growth of the New Testament church, of which we are a part if we have placed our faith in Christ …
Lessons From A Martyr
Isn’t it curious how churches distinguish themselves by their names? The name usually reveals something about the people who originally chose to gather, and why they chose to establish a new local body. You’ll find words like living, first, new, hope, faith, pleasant, evangelical, family, covenant, community, victory, union, true, etc., etc., not to mention …
Are You Washed?
Today’s read of John 13 begins the final third of the book, which largely covers the three or four days surrounding the betrayal, death, and resurrection of Jesus. This chapter opens with Jesus celebrating that final Passover with His disciples – the last supper. Two people are featured in this chapter (aside from Jesus): Peter, …
The Way Of The Word 