The parables Jesus told were not just moral stories on how to live – they told us about heaven and hell. I imagine the questions people might have asked Jesus would go something like this: If you are the Son of God from heaven, then tell us what is heaven like, and is there really a hell? Wouldn’t you ask the same thing if you could? Jesus’ response is found in his parables. He did not really explain the physical nature of heaven in his stories, as our minds would not be able to fully understand that. But he did do a lot of explaining on how to get to […]
Category:In Jesus' Words - from Matthew
Not many things pass the test of time. Fads quickly come and go. Languages evolve. Styles change. But storytelling has always remained constant. Two thousand years ago Jesus told parables to the people, and those stories are still memorable and relevant today. Almost everyone has heard them in some form. We cannot say the same about most other things. But it was not a common practice in Jesus’ time to speak in parables. The disciples began to ask Jesus why he was spoke in such a way. In fact, they often questioned Jesus about why he did certain things, especially things that seemed contrary to the current thinking or way of life. Why did Jesus do what he did and say what he […]
Category:In Jesus' Words - from Matthew
There are 7 billion people in the world. 350 million live in the United States of America. America has 5% of the world’s population, yet consumes 40% of the world’s resources. One billion people in the world do not have access to clean water. The average American uses 400-600 liters of water every day. 800 million people will not eat today. Every 7 seconds a child dies from hunger. The average American family throws away between 15-40% of the food they purchase. 92% of the world’s population does not own a car. One-third of American families own at least three cars. Research […]
Category:In Jesus' Words - from Matthew
Most people believe Jesus existed, some believe he is Christ, and others are somewhere in between – believing in a modern-day Jesus but not really believing all those Old Testament stories. You remember the ones, taught to us a children in Sunday School… Jonah and the big fish, David and Goliath, parting the Red Sea. Many of us stopped believing those stories once we grew up, but Jesus often referred to these Old Testament events and people when he was speaking to the Pharisees and the crowds. Matthew 12:38-45 ~ Jesus and Jonah and the Whale Then some of the scribes and Pharisees said to Him, “Teacher, we […]
Category:In Jesus' Words - from Matthew
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Sue McCusker is a writer, Bible teacher, and web developer who loves sharing the stories of life, hope, and faith she sees around her every day. She has written for Guideposts and Angels on Earth magazines, and teaches the story of God in women's Bible study.
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