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Parables of Jesus

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  Verse(s), Chapter, Book Summary of Parable Other References Luke 10:30-37 Parable of the Good Samaritan – A Samaritan helps a wounded man when others pass by. Luke 10:25-29 Luke 15:11-32 Parable of the Prodigal Son – A son squanders his inheritance but returns and is welcomed by his father. Matthew 7:26 Luke 15:8-10 Parable of the Lost Coin – A woman searches for a lost coin and rejoices when she finds it. Matthew 8:10 Matthew 13:24-30 Parable of the Weeds – A man sows good seed, but an enemy sows weeds; they grow together until harvest. Matthew 13:36-43 Matthew 13:3-9, 18-23 Parable of the Sower – A sower sows seed on different types of soil, representing responses to God's word. Mark 4:3-20; Luke 8:5-15 Matthew 13:31-32 Parable of the Mustard Seed – The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed that grows into a large tree. Mark 4:30-32; Luke 13:18-19 Matthew 13:33 Parable of the Yeast – The kingdom of heaven is like yeast mixed into flour until it is all leavened. Luke 13:2...

The Chart of Study - Trusting in God

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From January 1, AD 1 until today, June 15, 2025, it has been: 2025 years 24,647 months (approximately) 105,630 weeks 739,416 days      From this table to this commentary...   Trusting in God - A Believer’s Foundation of Faith Trust in God is the bedrock of the Christian faith, permeating every aspect of the believer’s life. From the beginning of creation to the final revelation of God’s kingdom, Scripture consistently teaches that God is worthy of trust, and that trust in Him is essential for spiritual growth, peace, and fulfillment. Trust is the pillar on which believers stand, especially in times of uncertainty, suffering, and temptation. In this commentary, we will explore the various dimensions of trusting in God through the lens of biblical texts, offering a comprehensive look at how believers can place their trust in the Lord and the benefits of doing so. 1. The Nature of Trust in God Trust in God is more than just an intellectual acknowledgment...

Do Not Grumble

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Verse Text (ESV) Summary / Commentary 1 Come now, you rich, weep and howl for the miseries that are coming upon you. A sharp rebuke to the wealthy who oppress others; warning of impending judgment. 2 Your riches have rotted and your garments are moth-eaten. Earthly wealth is temporary and deteriorates. It cannot save in the day of judgment. 3 Your gold and silver have corroded, and their corrosion will be evidence against you and will eat your flesh like fire. You have laid up treasure in the last days. Hoarding wealth instead of using it righteously leads to spiritual ruin and condemnation. 4 Behold, the wages of the laborers who mowed your fields, which you kept back by fraud, are crying out against you, and the cries of the harvesters have reached the ears of the Lord of hosts. God hears the cries of the oppressed. Justice is coming for those who exploit workers. 5 You have lived on the earth in luxury and in self-indulgence. You have fattened your hearts in a day of slaughter. ...

Cheap Grace

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"Cheap Grace" is a concept that highlights the distortion of God’s grace into something trivial and easily accessible, devoid of the depth and transformative power the Gospel is meant to convey. The term is most often associated with Dietrich Bonhoeffer's critique of the misuse of grace in his book The Cost of Discipleship. Bonhoeffer contrasts “cheap grace” with “costly grace,” underscoring that while grace is freely given by God, it is not without significant implications for how believers live their lives.   

A Memory for This Time

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VISIT for a ‘Memory in This Time Zone’ The Bible BIBLE BOOKS VERSES Old Testament 39 23,145 New Testament 27 7,957 Whole Bible 66 31,102 # Bible Search Engine 1 BibleGateway 2 Blue Letter Bible 3 YouVersion / Bible.com 4 Bible Hub 5 ESV.org (Crossway) 6 StudyLight.org 7 OpenBible.info (Topical & Geographical Search) How many Bible verses can you commit to memory? While the number of verses in the table above may be impossible, what about committing to memory ONE verse per day, or 365 verses per year?  How to start?  You may begin with the list of 50 below. After all, one or more of these you may already have stored in memory. For centuries, humans have used scriptural passages to secure mental sharpness and acuity, not to mention inspiration and life enhancement.

‘One in Christ’ - Galatians 2:27-29

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Following : “I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.” - Galatians 2:20 and the themes of... Galatians 3:27-29 (ESV) for the Week of May 18-25 (105,627 weeks or 739,395 days since A.D. 1) (Scripture Memory n3) :: :::::: :: ::
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