Leaven: Sin vs Kingdom of Heaven

“Another parable spake he unto them; The kingdom of heaven is like unto leaven, which a woman took, and hid in three measures of meal, till the whole was leavened” (KJV — Matthew 13:33). Among the Jews leaven was sometimes used as an emblem of sin. At the time of the Passover the people wereContinue reading “Leaven: Sin vs Kingdom of Heaven”

The Least, Yet Greatest

“Another parable put he forth unto them, saying, The kingdom of heaven is like to a grain of mustard seed, which a man took, and sowed in his field: Which indeed is the least of all seeds: but when it is grown, it is the greatest among herbs, and becometh a tree, so that theContinue reading “The Least, Yet Greatest”

No Excuse!

“Whosoever is born of God doth not commit sin; for his seed remaineth in him: and he cannot sin, because he is born of God.” (1 John 3:9, KJV). God’s ideal for His children is higher than the highest human thought can reach. “Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heavenContinue reading “No Excuse!”

Teach and Heal

“And as ye go, preach, saying, The kingdom of heaven is at hand. Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast out devils: freely ye have received, freely give” (Matthew 10:7, 8, KJV). When Christ sent out the twelve disciples on their first missionary tour, He bade them, “As ye go, preach, saying,Continue reading “Teach and Heal”

Word Power

“Fear not: for I have redeemed thee, I have called thee by thy name; thou art Mine. When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee.Continue reading “Word Power”

The Wretched Delivered

“O wretched man that I am! who shall deliver me from the body of this death?” (Romans 7:24, KJV). By sin we have been severed from the life of God. Our souls are palsied. Of ourselves we are no more capable of living a holy life than was the impotent man capable of walking. ManyContinue reading “The Wretched Delivered”