In Part 1 I mentioned that Jesus probably did not explain his own parables, and that the explanation was added later. Indulging my imagination, this
Category: Biblical studies
The Sower (Part 1)
Parables are designed to make us think. Thinking is a surprisingly rare thing. The Parable of the Sower is unusual in that it has both
Who is my Mother?
What was Jesus’ relationship like with his family? We might think it would be idyllic – a model of familial harmony, but a closer look
The Woman at Jesus’ Feet in Luke 7:36-50
Luke tells a story of Jesus enjoying a meal with a Pharisee, when a woman arrives and wipes Jesus’ feet with tears and ointment. The
Baptism in the New Testament: A Survey
In the Gospels the ministry of Jesus begins only once he is baptized by John. All four Gospels start their stories of Jesus with his
Part 1. Psalm 102:1-11 – An Angry God?
Psalm 102:1-2 Psa. 102:1 Hear my prayer, O LORD; let my cry come to you.Psa. 102:2 Do not hide your face from me in the
Broken Oracles 