Jesus as the Fulfillment of Isaiah’s Vision of the Future of Israel
Jesus claimed to be the fulfillment of the prophets. This article is a look at Isaiah to see how Jesus fulfilled his prophecies.
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Like a Little Child – Luke 18:17
How does one receive the Kingdom of God like a little child? Watch a small child at Christmas? Are they indifferent? Hardly! Receive the kingdom like that.
A Pearl of Great Value – Matthew 13:45-46
The kingdom of heaven is like a pearl of great price. Are you like the merchant who was willing to sell everything in order to obtain it?
The Parable of the Rich Fool – Luke 12:13-21
How important are things to you? I would be the first to admit that I have lots of stuff. Far more stuff than I need to survive, or even to live a comfortable life. But how important is all that stuff to me? Would it ruin my life if any of it went away? Is there any of that stuff I would hold on to at all costs? Is there any other stuff that I just have to have to make my life more complete? Jesus encounters someone who would answer yes to at least that last question. And in …