Today I want to give you a picture of Jesus and his kingdom from a couple of very short parables. During this time of year as people think a little more about Jesus in the world and in their lives, we want to have a full and correct view of Jesus. Jesus told parables to see who would want to come to him and learn more. He said challenging words to try to spark a spiritual flame in the crowds so that they would want to know him and his teachings. What Jesus says about himself and pursuing him is surprising and yet important if we are going to fully appreciate him: why he came into this world, why he lived his life the way he did, why he died, and why he rose from the dead. Listen to these two short parables in Matthew 13…
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