Bible study
The Net
Jesus tells another parable about the Net in Matt 13:47-50. The master story teller comes up with another parable which would appeal to the common man especially fisher folks of His time. It was as […]
The Hidden Treasure
This parable is taken from the gospel of Matthew 13:44. Although this parable sounds strange to us, it would sound perfectly natural to people in Palestine in the days of Jesus, and even to this […]
Seeking the pearl of great price
This parable is taken from the gospel of Matthew 13:45 In the ancient world pearls had a very special place in men’s hearts. People desired to possess a lovely pearl, more for its beauty than […]
Victory over Disease
This miracle is taken from the gospel of Mark 5:21-34 and can also be read in the gospel of Matthew 9:20-22 as well as Luke 8:43-48. The crowd begged Jesus to leave that place (Mark […]
The transforming power of Christ
Jesus speaks another parable in Matthew 13:33. Though it is a parable of a few words in fact just one statement, one cannot underestimate the meaning of these few words. Jesus draws from the scenes […]
The parable of the mustard seed
Let’s look at the parable of the mustard seed from Matt 13:31-32 A little background to the Mustard seed will throw a new light to this parable. The mustard plant of Palestine was very different […]
Miracles
Jesus feeds 5,000
I begin by taking this first miracle as it always intrigued me, Jesus feeding so many with just five loaves and 2 fish. I began by reading the scripture from John 6:1-14 from the New […]
Facts on the Miracles of Jesus
Whilst reading the bible, it came to mind as to why not study the Miracles of Jesus, the circumstances in which He performed them, the surroundings at that time, the people of that time etc. […]
Parables
The transforming power of Christ
Jesus speaks another parable in Matthew 13:33. Though it is a parable of a few words in fact just one statement, one cannot underestimate the meaning of these few words. Jesus draws from the scenes […]
The parable of the mustard seed
Let’s look at the parable of the mustard seed from Matt 13:31-32 A little background to the Mustard seed will throw a new light to this parable. The mustard plant of Palestine was very different […]
The parable of weeds (tares) among wheat
This parable can be found in Matthew 13:24-43 The pictures in this parable would be clear and familiar to a Palestinian audience. Tares were one of the curses against which a farmer had to labor. […]
Parables
I have not come across a better story teller the Jesus. Jesus spoke in parables Mat 13:34. Who does not like a good story, I pay rapt attention when a story is told and I’m […]