Category Archives: Parables

Parables: Hearing

Posted on August 28, 2013 by Bryan Hodge

“Nature has given us two ears, two eyes, and but one tongue – to the end that we should heard and see more than we speak.” ~ Socrates “I like to listen. I have learned a great deal from listening … Continue reading →

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Parables: The Great Divide

Posted on August 23, 2013 by Bryan Hodge

“As the days of Noah were, so also will the coming of the Son of Man be… Noah entered the ark… the flood came and took then all away (destroyed them all – Luke 17:27).” – Matthew 24:38-39 “Two men … Continue reading →

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Parables: Kingdom’s Value, Growth, and Influence

Posted on August 22, 2013 by Bryan Hodge

“Assuredly, I say to you that there are some standing here who will not taste death till they see the kingdom of God present with power.” ~ Mark 9:1 “But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come … Continue reading →

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Parable: Types of Hearts

Posted on August 19, 2013 by Bryan Hodge

“Purer in heart, O God, help me to be; May I devote my life wholly to Thee; Watch Thou my wayward feet, Guide me with counsel sweet; Purer in heart, help me to be. Purer in heart, O God, help … Continue reading →

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Parables: The Sovereignty of God

Posted on August 16, 2013 by Bryan Hodge

“Sovereign – One who possesses supreme authority.” – Funk and Wagnalls “Sovereignty is the quality of having independent authority…” – Wikipedia Let us consider one parable that we will classify as a “sovereignty” parable. Laborers in the Vineyard (Matthew 20:1-16) … Continue reading →

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Parables: Preparation

Posted on August 14, 2013 by Bryan Hodge

“There’s a great day coming, a great day coming, a great day coming by and by; when the saints and the sinners shall be parted right and left, are you ready for that day to come? Will Thompson Let us … Continue reading →

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Parables: Riches

Posted on August 12, 2013 by Bryan Hodge

“What will it profit a man if he gains the whole world and loses his own soul? Or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?” ~ Mark 8:36-37 “Take heed and beware of covetousness, for one’s life … Continue reading →

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Parables: Stewardship

Posted on August 10, 2013 by Bryan Hodge

Definitions of steward – “The manager of a household or estate.” ~ Vine’s “The management of a household or household affairs; specifically, the management, oversight, administration of other’s property.” ~Thayer “A steward is someone who has been given something to … Continue reading →

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Parables: Prayer

Posted on August 8, 2013 by Bryan Hodge

“Ere you left your room this morning, did you think to pray? In the name of Christ our Savior, did you sue for loving favor as a shield today? When you met with great temptation, did you think to pray? … Continue reading →

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Parables: Service

Posted on August 6, 2013 by Bryan Hodge

The Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life a ransom for many” (Matthew 20:28). “It is high time that the ideal of success should be replaced by the ideal of … Continue reading →

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