By Jim Carson on
19 March 2011 13:20
Verse 1, again Jesus spoke in parables to the people using an everyday illustration of the Wedding Banquet to get along-side folk and point them to a Biblical truth re a Heavenly Banquet.
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By Jim Carson on
19 March 2011 13:16
‘So the last will be first, and the first will be last’ Matthew 20:16
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By Jim Carson on
19 March 2011 13:12
The word ‘parable’ comes from the Greek word parabole which means ‘a placing beside’ so we could say a parable is a means of speaking into real life, getting alongside life, by means of an illustration or comparison.
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By Jim Carson on
15 February 2011 10:10
Parables of Jesus 3 – Lost things....
Reading – Luke 15:1-31
The common thread through this chapter is something lost being found, a sheep, a coin a son! At the end of each section there is rejoicing! The ‘one’ is important!
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By Jim Carson on
15 February 2011 10:08
The Rich Man and Lazarus
Reading – Luke 16:19-31
This parable describes the life and fate of two different men leading us to reflect on our priorities as a Church and/or individuals.
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By Jim Carson on
15 February 2011 09:54
Parables of Jesus – The Good Samaritan
Reading - Luke 10:25-37
This is a familiar parable; can we find a new aspect to it?
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