Paul wrote concerning the Bible:
All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work. (2 Timothy 3:16-17)
Consider some details about the two covenants found in the Bible – the Old Testament given by Moses to Israel, and the New Testament given by Jesus for all the world.
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No One Knows the Day or Hour, Second Coming
Several of Jesus’ parables focus on the impending judgment, the time of His second coming, and our need to prepare beforehand. This is the case with our text today, Mark 13:32-37. It reads:
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The Parable of the Minas
Now as they heard these things, He spoke another parable, because He was near Jerusalem and because they thought the kingdom of God would appear immmediately. (Luke 19:11)
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The Parable of the Good Shepherd
In John 10:1-10, Jesus identified Himself as the door. In fact, He is the only way to enter the Lord’s sheepfold. He contrasted Himself with the thief and the robber who seek to steal and destroy.
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The Parable of the Sheepfold
In John 10, Jesus used an illustration about the sheep in the sheepfold. The illustration is a parable regarding the door, the sheep, and the potential for robbers and thiefs to steal what is not their’s. It reads:
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The Parable of the Tree and Its Fruit (Good or Bad)
In Matthew 7:20, Jesus concluded a short parable in the sermon on the mount by saying, “…by their fruit you will know them.” In Matthew 12, our Lord used the same teaching. Notice:
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The Parable of the Friend at Midnight (Ask Seek Knock)
Often when folks read or reference the “…ask seek knock…” text in the Bible, it is from Matthew 7. There is a parallel text in Luke’s gospel which is preceded by a parable.
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The Parable of the Lowly Place
Jesus went to the house of a ruler of the Pharisees to eat on the Sabbath in Luke 14.. Typically a dinner invitation infers an amicable relationship, but this was not the case here. The latter part of verse 1 tells us that the Pharisees “…watched Him closely.” It seems they had also invited a man with dropsy, though it is doubtful he was there to participate in the dinner. They wanted to see what Jesus would do. Would He heal this infirmed man on the Sabbath or not? He did, and He also taught them about humility.
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The Parable of the Good Samaritan
The religious leaders of Jesus’ day confronted Him several times. Luke 10 records a question given by a lawyer who tested Him.
Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life? (Luke 10:25)
