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What was Jesus trying to convey in the parables of the mustard seed and yeast?
What message did Jesus Christ tried to give by comparing the Kingdom Of God(Isn't that Heaven?) with the mustard seed and yeast?
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John 14:2: a literal house / temple or heaven
In John, Jesus is speaking of Heaven. However in Matthew he's talking about a physical temple.
John 14:2 NIV
2 My Father’s house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have
told you that ...
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Why does Jesus not want people to repent and be forgiven in Mark 4?
This is in response the the disciples asking why Jesus teaches in parables...
He said to them, "The secret of the kingdom of God has been given to you. But to those outside, everything is in ...
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What is “The Parable of the Shrewd Manager” about?
The Parable of the Shrewd Manager (full text below) is perhaps one of the hardest parables to interpret. At first glance it seems to be about rewarding dishonesty!
What lesson is Jesus teaching His ...
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What is going on in Matthew 21 and Mark 12?
In Matthew 21:33-46 and Mark 12:1-12, Jesus tells pretty much the exact same parable:
Husbandman leases his vineyard and leaves. He sends some servants to check it out, and they get whooped. He sends ...
