Jesus teaches secrets of the kingdom through parables, revealing spiritual truths to those with open hearts and minds while concealing them from those who are hard-hearted and not willing to truly listen. This session explores the Parable of the Sower and several others, emphasizing the themes of hearing, trust, and bearing fruit. Discover how God’s reign grows as something small initially yet becomes something so great, and how understanding Jesus’ message is central to participating in the kingdom’s unfolding reality. Verses: Mark 4:1-34; Isa. 6; Dan. 2 Teacher: Jerry Wierwille
Explore the unique literary and theological roles of the four Gospels—Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. Understand why early Christians preserved multiple Gospel accounts and...
Jesus intensifies his confrontation with the Jewish religious leaders using parables and pointed questions. The Parable of the Tenants exposes their rejection of God’s...
Explore the dramatic growth of Jesus’ ministry as crowds gather from across the region, and Jesus appoints the Twelve Apostles. This session highlights geographic...