Another parable put he forth unto them, saying, The kingdom of heaven is like to a grain of mustard seed, which a man took, and sowed in his field. – Matthew 13:31 In this parable, Jesus teaches us about the kingdom of heaven by comparing it to a grain of Read more…
“And the king took his ring from his hand, and gave it unto Haman the son of Hammedatha the Agagite, the Jews’ enemy.” – Esther 3:10 The ring of a king is considered a seal. Whoever possesses that ring has access to any place the king has access to, much Read more…
Woe unto them that seek deep to hide their counsel from the LORD, and their works are in the dark, and they say, Who seeth us? and who knoweth us – Isaiah 29:15 Consider a kingdom and its people. There will be many kinds of individuals: some obey the laws Read more…
“And Simon answering said unto him, Master, we have toiled all the night, and have taken nothing: nevertheless at thy word I will let down the net.” – Luke 5:5 Consider a kingdom where a crop season is wasted because of pestilence. What does the king do? Does he leave Read more…
And the king was sorry: nevertheless for the oath’s sake, and them which sat with him at meat, he commanded it to be given her. – Matthew 14:9 In this verse, we see how an earthly king behaved in his court. Setting aside the character of Herod and considering him Read more…
“When Jesus then lifted up his eyes, and saw a great company come unto him, he saith unto Philip, Whence shall we buy bread, that these may eat?” – John 6:5 Before we dive into the Word, let’s consider the world’s ways. Imagine news breaks out about a group stranded Read more…
Concerning this house which thou art in building, if thou wilt walk in my statutes, and execute my judgments, and keep all my commandments to walk in them; then will I perform my word with thee, which I spake unto David thy father: And I will dwell among the children Read more…