Please read the passage before the commentary. The kingdom of heaven is like a fine pearl, like a great catch of fish. The kingdom of David and Solmon was not the kingdom of heaven, but nevertheless it demanded wisdom to … Continued
Por favor lean este pasaje antes del comentario. El Reino de los cielos se parece a un tesoro escondido en un campo, a un comerciante en perlas finas, y a la red que los pescadores echan en el mar y … Continued
Please read the passage before the commentary. In is explanation of the parable from Matthew 13:1-9. In the parable as told in Matthew the seed sown is the word of God. In today’s passage the seed is the one who … Continued
Please read the passage before the commentary We pause to reflect on Mary Magdalene as a witness to the resurrection of Jesus. Jesus calls her, “Women”, when he first greets her. She did not recognize him. Then he called … Continued
Please read the passage before the commentary. First I would consider it rather insulting to call Jesus “Teacher”. That would be like calling that most respected Buddhist monk, the Dalai Lama, Misters Lama. They asked for a sign. Jesus gave … Continued
Please read the passage before the commentary. My brother-in-law married a woman who was confined to a wheelchair. When she would call her children, they often would not come. “You can’t catch us” was their favorite cry. Her response was … Continued
Por favor lean este pasaje antes del comentario. Mi cuñado estaba casado con una mujer que estaba confinada a una silla de ruedas. Cuando ella llamaba a sus hijos, para que vengan, pero muchas veces, decían, “No nos puedes atrapar.” … Continued
Please read the passage before the commentary. The Sabbath Police were out in force. They overlooked, however, the fact that they themselves were working on the Sabbath. Why were the Pharisees out aroumd the fields on a Sabbarh? Bravado is … Continued
Please read the passage before the commentary. Many cultures value hospitality. Often people of developing countries welcome visitors from wealthier countries with food and lodging. In ancient Israel, and in many older countries, hospitality is the law of the people. … Continued
Pease read the passage before the commentary. The passage is from what we call Second Isaiah. It is thework of Isaiah’s students, carrying on his work. Rain and snow come down to earth making it fertile andcarrying God’s designs for … Continued