Matthew 13:1-9...Parable of the Sower
seed - word of the Kingdom
People need seeds to be thrown on them so they can grow. Soil has its time and place of readiness to accept seeds. Soil can be fertile for a few years. This can occur when major changes happen, trials pour rain upon the earth, etc. Soil also can become barren and dry.
The seed however is unchangeable. The problem is not with the seed, but with the soil. The soil cannot be changed by man, but only by the Farmer.
Sowers ought only be concerned with sewing and watering. Our hands our tied when it comes to changing the nature of the soil. When sowers understand their role in the farming process, frustration will dimmer.
SEW!
Monday, April 27, 2009
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
jesus + something = worthless chatter
Too many people are dazzled by philosophical ideas and traditions. Wolves and false teachers are salivating at the door of churches waiting to kidnap weak and straying sheep. The traditions of man are foolish, and the atheistic philosophies of Darwin are bringing people to hell.
What this world needs are people who abide in Jesus. Philosophy and traditions tell you that Jesus is great, but you also need (fill in the blank) to be complete. Their argument dies quicker than an un-hatched egg, and Satan proves to be King of their ideas.
The way of truth is simple. Believe that Jesus died for your sins, he rose again (defeating the power of death and giving those who trust in Him victory over satan and his works), and seek to live as salt among the earth proclaiming the Good deeds of God.
What this world needs are people who abide in Jesus. Philosophy and traditions tell you that Jesus is great, but you also need (fill in the blank) to be complete. Their argument dies quicker than an un-hatched egg, and Satan proves to be King of their ideas.
The way of truth is simple. Believe that Jesus died for your sins, he rose again (defeating the power of death and giving those who trust in Him victory over satan and his works), and seek to live as salt among the earth proclaiming the Good deeds of God.
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
John the Baptist
Are you ever fascinated by a person so much that you would love to emulate them? You probably are, and I am too. My hero, and his name is John the Baptist. This John is recognized as a man who was born to "Make straight the way of the Lord." The Bible speaks clearly about him, but other religions believe he lived also. Mormons, Muslims, Mandeans, Baha'i followers, Catholics, and even the Unification Church acknowledge his existence. We even know that Jesus calls him the "greatest man born of a woman to ever live." The famous Jewish Historian Josephus writes about him. So what makes John the Baptist special?
Here is why John is the best man alive:
1) John knew his purpose on earth was to give Jesus honor.
2) When Jesus came on the scene, John decreased his role.
3) John sacrificed his body to eat locusts and honey in order to preach the gospel continually and baptize people.
4) John rebuked the religious people of his day for their unbelief in Jesus.
5) John was a leader, but let his followers leave him in order to follow after Jesus.
6) John never claimed to be the Messiah.
7) He told people to repent of their sin.
8) John knew the role of the trinity in the works of God.
9) John died in order to preserve God's holy name and proclaim Jesus as God.
Why John would be martyred if he was alive in 2009...
1) John calls the religious people names.
2) He told a king to stop having an affair with his brothers wife.
3) He was not dressed nicely.
4) He lived in the desert.
5) He called people to repent of their sin and follow after Jesus.
6) John claimed that Jesus was the "Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world." Their was no other way other than through Jesus.
John the Baptist was indeed a man who would never have survived in today's society either. Although John the Baptist was unique all Christians should crave to become more like John the Baptist. He pointed people to JESUS.
"Behold the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world" (John 1:29).
Here is why John is the best man alive:
1) John knew his purpose on earth was to give Jesus honor.
2) When Jesus came on the scene, John decreased his role.
3) John sacrificed his body to eat locusts and honey in order to preach the gospel continually and baptize people.
4) John rebuked the religious people of his day for their unbelief in Jesus.
5) John was a leader, but let his followers leave him in order to follow after Jesus.
6) John never claimed to be the Messiah.
7) He told people to repent of their sin.
8) John knew the role of the trinity in the works of God.
9) John died in order to preserve God's holy name and proclaim Jesus as God.
Why John would be martyred if he was alive in 2009...
1) John calls the religious people names.
2) He told a king to stop having an affair with his brothers wife.
3) He was not dressed nicely.
4) He lived in the desert.
5) He called people to repent of their sin and follow after Jesus.
6) John claimed that Jesus was the "Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world." Their was no other way other than through Jesus.
John the Baptist was indeed a man who would never have survived in today's society either. Although John the Baptist was unique all Christians should crave to become more like John the Baptist. He pointed people to JESUS.
"Behold the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world" (John 1:29).
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