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The Hidden Treasure and Pearl: Why the Kingdom of Heaven Is Worth Everything

Matthew 13:44–46 reminds us that the kingdom of heaven is worth everything. We chase many things—success, comfort, approval, security. But Jesus gave two short parables that confront our priorities with piercing clarity: the Kingdom of Heaven is worth everything. These back-to-back parables call us to trade temporary gain for eternal treasure. In them, Jesus reveals how […]

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Small Starts, Big Impact: How the Kingdom of Heaven Grows

Matthew 13:31–33 It’s easy to feel like your efforts are too small to matter. You pray, you serve, you speak truth—but it seems like nothing changes. Jesus answers that doubt directly in the Parables of the Mustard Seed and the Leaven. He shows us that God delights in starting small and growing big. Matthew 13:31–33 (NASB 2020) 31 He presented […]

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The Parable of the Weeds: Trusting God’s Timing in a World of Chaos

Matthew 13:24–30, often referred to as the parable of the weeds, provides profound insights into the coexistence of good and evil. Sometimes it’s hard to tell who’s truly following Jesus. We see hypocrisy in church, evil in society, and injustice that seems to go unchecked. But Jesus assures us—He sees it all, and He’s not done […]

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The Parable of the Sower: How Will You Respond to God’s Word?

Jesus didn’t just teach to inform minds—He spoke to transform hearts. One of His most powerful teachings is the Parable of the Sower, which illustrates the importance of how we receive and act on His words. In Matthew 13, Jesus begins teaching in parables. The Parable of the Sower is the first, and it lays the foundation […]