God asked Hosea to do something hard. As a prophet, Hosea would serve as a living parable for a rebellious Israel. God told him to marry a woman who would be unfaithful. She would betray him in the most debased ways, choosing a life of prostitution over life with Hosea.
Read moreThe Unstoppable Word of Christ, Part 2 - It Will Produce a Harvest (Mark 4:26-29)
As believers, this parable should encourage you to patiently hope for God's kingdom to come. Sometimes it feels as if no one is listening, no one wants Jesus, and no one is being added to the kingdom. But this is untrue. And God's kingdom is building and growing, almost imperceptibly, to the point it becomes the final harvest. (3 Minutes/800 Words)
Read moreThe Unstoppable Word of Christ, Part 1 - It Is Not Hidden (Mark 4:21-25)
Have you ever been disappointed by unmet expectations? I remember a day in my childhood when I built up an expectation but never voiced it, and it led to my disappointment. (7 Minutes/1900 Words)
Read moreBelieve the Right Things About Jesus (Mark 3:20-35)
Mark sets up our next scene by pointing out two separate groups, Jesus' family and the scribes. But before looking at each group and their response to Christ, Mark is clear to point out why both of them reacted to Jesus at this time. The crowds. (14 Minutes/3600 Words)
Read moreHosea: A Living Parable
God asked Hosea to do something hard. As a prophet, Hosea would serve as a living parable for a rebellious Israel. (1 Minute/250 Words)
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