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PARABLES OF JESUS: HIDDEN TREASURE

“Again, the kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field, which a man found and…goes and sells all that he has and buys that field.” ~ Matthew 13:44 REFERENCE: Matthew 13:44-46 Precious treasures are not easy to come by – diamonds are buried in rocks, crude oil is in the depth of the earth, and […]
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PARABLES OF JESUS: LEAVEN

The kingdom of heaven is like leaven, which a woman took and hid in three measures of meal till it was all leavened.” ~ Matthew 13:33 REFERENCE: Matthew 13:33 Leaven is a substance, typically yeast, used in dough (baking flour mixed with water or milk) to make it rise. A unique characteristic of leaven is its ability to […]
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PARABLES OF JESUS: WHEAT AND TARES

“But he said, ‘No, lest while you gather up the tares you also uproot the wheat with them.” – Matthew 13:29   REFERENCE: MATTHEW 13:24-30   This parable is one of Jesus’ most powerful. The lessons therein are many, but I will focus on ‘prudence.’ Prudence is the ability to manage circumstances with care and thoughtfulness. It […]
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PARABLES OF JESUS: MUSTARD SEED

Then He said, “To what shall we liken the kingdom of God? Or with what parable shall we picture it? It is like a mustard seed…” – Mark 4:30&31 REFERENCE: MARK 4:30-32 Jesus was a great storyteller, and He told many parables. He used them to teach revolutionary and potent truths that still speak today. […]
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GOD LIKES IT BIG

“Therefore, go into the highways, and as many as you find, invite to the wedding.” – Matthew 22:9 REFERENCE: MATTHEW 22:1-10 God’s heart for His kingdom on earth is that it grows. Any right-thinking entrepreneur starts a venture with the mindset of growth. The desire to grow is God’s nature in us; that is how He […]
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ROADBLOCKS TO PRAYERS – III

“…and as being heirs together of the grace of life, that your prayers may not be hindered.” – 1 Peter 3:7b   REFERENCE: 1 PETER 3:7-12    Peter here admonishes husbands to be careful and thoughtful of the needs of their wives while honoring them as the weaker sex and partners in receiving God’s blessings. When […]
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ROADBLOCKS TO PRAYERS – II

“But the prince of the kingdom of Persia withstood me twenty-one days; and behold, Michael, one of the chief princes, came to help me…” – Daniel 10:13a REFERENCE: DANIEL 10:12-14 An angel told Daniel that God had heard his prayer and answered; however, the manifestation was delayed until Angel Michael intervened. This validates God’s word […]
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PRESENT YOUR STRONG CASE

“Present your case,” says the Lord. “Bring forth your strong reasons,” says the King of Jacob. – Isaiah 41:21 REFERENCE: Isaiah 41:21-23 God wants to be reasoned with and desires that you present your case before Him in the place of prayer. In the text, God calls you to engage Him in prayer; give Him […]
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