The Parable of the Soils – Mark’s Perspective - Part 3
Tom Pennington continues unpacking the Parable of the Soils, helping us understand the root issue of why people reject the gospel. So the questions are: How have you responded to Jesus' teaching? Have you been convinced of the truth He speaks and turned from your sin to embrace Him as Savior and Lord?
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The Parable of the Soils – Mark’s Perspective - Part 2
Tom Pennington continues unpacking the Parable of the Soils, helping us understand the root issue of why people reject the gospel. So the questions are: How have you responded to Jesus' teaching? Have you been convinced of the truth He speaks and turned from your sin to embrace Him as Savior and Lord?
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The Parable of the Soils – Mark’s Perspective - Part 1
The word "parable" that we find in the New Testament means "something thrown alongside." Ultimately, a parable is a comparison or an analogy. Parables were used in the ancient world as a picturesque way to present the truth. The New Testament gospels make clear that our Lord Jesus taught over sixty parables throughout His teaching and preaching ministry
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Building an Appetite for God’s Word - Part 2
In his first letter, the apostle Peter describes Christians "as newborn babes" who naturally "desire the sincere milk of the word." And the author of Hebrews takes it further—urging believers in Jesus Christ to grow beyond the basics, moving from milk to solid food. But here's the question: How do we cultivate that kind of hunger? Psalm 119 show us how to develop a deep, genuine appetite for God's inerrant Word.
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Building an Appetite for God’s Word - Part 1
The primary way a true disciple of Jesus Christ continues to progress in their sanctification is through the written Word of God along with the illuminating work of the Holy Spirit. As Christians, it is vital that we learn to develop and build an appetite for Scripture.