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Hymn 618. The sower went forth sowing

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The sower went forth sowing;

The seed in secret slept

Through days of faith and patience,

Till out the green blade crept;

And warmed by golden sunshine,

And fed by sliver rain,

At last the fields were whitened

To harvest once again

O praise the heav’nly Sower

Who gave the fruitful seed,

And watch’s and water’d duly,

And ripen’d for our need.

2:

Behold! The heavenly Sower

Goes forth with better seed,

The word of sure Salvation,

With feet and hands that bleed;

Here in His church ’tis scattered,

Our spirits are the soil;

Then let an ample fruitage

Repay His pain and toil.

O beautiful the harvest

Wherein all goodness thrives,

And this the true thanksgiving,

The first-firsts of our lives.

3:

Within a hallowed acre

He sows yet other grain,

When peaceful earth receiveth

The dead He died to gain;

For, though the growth be hidden,

We know that they shall rise;

Yea, even now that they ripen

In sunny paradise.

O summer land of harvest,

O fields forever white

With souls that wear Christ’s raiment

With crowns of golden light!

4:

One day the heavenly Sower

Shall reap where He hath sown,

And come again rejoicing,

And with Him bring His own;

And then the fan of judgment

Shall winnow from His floor

The chaff into the furnace

That flameth evermore

O holy, awful Reaper,

Have mercy in the day

Thou puttest in Thy sickle,

And cast us not away.

Thank You Jesus,

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Genesis_8-22: While the earth remaineth, seedtime and harvest, and cold and heat, and summer and winter, and day and night shall not cease
Genesis_8-22: While the earth remaineth, seedtime and harvest, and cold and heat, and summer and winter, and day and night shall not cease

Spiritual Exercise:

  1. What is the initial action described in the first line of the hymn?
  2. How long did the seed sleep in secret, and what did it produce first?
  3. What two elements nurtured the seed until the fields were ready for harvest?
  4. Who is the “heavenly Sower” praised in the first verse?
  5. What is the “better seed” that the “heavenly Sower” goes forth with in verse 2?
  6. How is the “heavenly Sower” described in verse 2, in terms of His physical state?
  7. Where is the “word of sure Salvation” scattered, and what is the “soil”?
  8. What is the desired outcome or “fruitage” to repay His pain and toil?
  9. What is considered the “true thanksgiving” and “first-fruits” in verse 2?
  10. What “other grain” does the Sower sow within a “hallowed acre” in verse 3?
  11. What is known about the growth of this “other grain,” even though it is hidden?
  12. Where are these “souls that wear Christ’s raiment” ripening?
  13. What will the “heavenly Sower” do one day, and what will He bring with Him?
  14. What will the “fan of judgment” do to the “chaff” from His floor?
  15. What plea is made to the “holy, awful Reaper” in the final lines of the hymn?
  16. What does true thanksgiving mean to you?
  17. How can we cultivate a spirit of gratitude in our daily lives?
  18. What role does reflection play in practicing true thanksgiving?
  19. What biblical teachings emphasize the importance of thanksgiving?
  20. How does Psalm 100 illustrate the significance of thanksgiving?
  21. What examples from the Bible demonstrate the power of gratitude?
  22. How can we practice thanksgiving in times of challenge or difficulty?
  23. What are some ways to express gratitude to God and others?
  24. How does focusing on thanksgiving impact our mental and emotional well-being?
  25. How can we incorporate thanksgiving into our corporate worship?
  26. What role does music play in expressing gratitude to God?
  27. How can we encourage one another to practice thanksgiving?
  28. What does it mean to have a heart of gratitude?
  29. How can we guard against ingratitude and cultivate a thankful heart?
  30. What are some practical ways to prioritize thanksgiving in our daily lives?
  31. What is the significance of the parable of the sower in the Bible?
  32. How does Jesus’ parable illustrate the different responses to God’s word?
  33. What does the parable reveal about the kingdom of God?
  34. Where in the Bible is the parable of the sower found?
  35. How does the parable relate to Jesus’ teachings on the kingdom of God?
  36. What does the parable teach about the role of evangelism and discipleship?
  37. What do the different types of soil represent in the parable?
  38. How can we identify the condition of our own hearts in relation to God’s word?
  39. What are some ways to cultivate fertile soil for God’s word to take root?
  40. What does the sower represent in the parable?
  41. How can we be effective sowers of God’s word in our communities?
  42. What are some challenges and obstacles to sowing God’s word?
  43. What does the parable teach about the potential for fruitfulness and growth?
  44. How can we nurture and care for the seed of God’s word in our lives?
  45. What are some ways to celebrate and give thanks for the fruitfulness of God’s word in our lives?
  46. What does it mean to acknowledge God as the heavenly Sower?
  47. How does God’s sovereignty manifest in spreading His Word?
  48. What role does faith play in trusting God’s plan for His kingdom?
  49. What parables or teachings illustrate God’s role as the heavenly Sower?
  50. How does the parable of the sower (Matthew 13) relate to God’s kingdom work?
  51. What biblical accounts demonstrate God’s intentionality in sowing seeds of faith?
  52. What does the seed represent in the context of God’s kingdom?
  53. How can we cooperate with God’s work as the heavenly Sower?
  54. What are some ways to nurture and care for the seeds of faith in our lives?
  55. How does God’s power bring growth and fruitfulness to His kingdom?
  56. What role does prayer play in seeking God’s guidance and blessing for His kingdom work?
  57. How can we celebrate and give thanks for the fruitfulness of God’s kingdom in our lives?
  58. How can we trust God’s timing and plan for His kingdom?
  59. What does it mean to surrender to God’s sovereignty as the heavenly Sower?
  60. How can we find peace and confidence in God’s ability to bring about a bountiful harvest?
  61. What does the phrase “the sower went forth sowing” signify in the biblical context?
  62. How does God’s Word spread through the efforts of sowers?
  63. What role does obedience play in fulfilling the sower’s mission?
  64. What biblical accounts illustrate the work of sowers in spreading God’s Word?
  65. How did Jesus, as the divine Sower, scatter seeds of truth and life?
  66. What examples from the early church demonstrate the sowing of God’s Word?
  67. How can we, as modern-day sowers, spread God’s Word effectively?
  68. What are some creative ways to share the gospel with others?
  69. How can we cultivate a heart for evangelism and discipleship?
  70. What challenges might sowers face in spreading God’s Word?
  71. How can we overcome obstacles and persevere in our mission?
  72. What opportunities exist for sowing God’s Word in our communities?
  73. How does God bring about growth and fruitfulness from the sower’s labor?
  74. What role does prayer play in seeking God’s guidance and blessing for the harvest?
  75. How can we celebrate and give thanks for the fruitfulness of God’s Word in people’s lives?
  76. What is a Christian parable, and how does it convey spiritual truths?
  77. How did Jesus use parables to teach important lessons about God’s kingdom?
  78. What role do parables play in Christian teachings and discipleship?
  79. What are some well-known parables of Jesus, and what do they teach?
  80. How does the parable of the prodigal son illustrate God’s love and forgiveness?
  81. What lessons can we learn from the parable of the good Samaritan?
  82. How can we accurately interpret and apply parables in our lives?
  83. What are some common pitfalls to avoid when interpreting parables?
  84. How can parables guide us in making decisions and navigating challenges?
  85. How can reflecting on parables help us grow spiritually?
  86. What role do parables play in shaping our understanding of God’s character?
  87. How can we use parables to encourage and edify one another?
  88. How can we effectively share parables with others to communicate God’s truth?
  89. What are some creative ways to teach parables to children or new believers?
  90. How can parables be used to evangelize and reach those who don’t know God?
  91. What does the “Word of Salvation” mean to you?
  92. How does the Bible describe the message of salvation?
  93. What role does faith play in receiving salvation?
  94. What biblical passages emphasize the importance of salvation?
  95. How does the story of Jesus Christ relate to the Word of Salvation?
  96. What does the Bible teach about the consequences of sin and the need for salvation?
  97. How can we effectively share the Word of Salvation with others?
  98. What are some ways to communicate the gospel message clearly?
  99. How can we use different mediums (e.g., social media, art, music) to share the Word of Salvation?
  100. How has the Word of Salvation impacted your life?
  101. What does it mean to live out the message of salvation daily?
  102. How can we encourage one another to stand firm in our salvation?
  103. What role does evangelism play in spreading the Word of Salvation?
  104. How can we disciple new believers to help them grow in their faith?
  105. What are some ways to prioritize the Word of Salvation in our lives and communities?
  106. What significance does Christ’s sacrifice hold in Christian theology?
  107. How does the Bible describe the purpose and impact of Christ’s sacrifice?
  108. What role does faith play in understanding and applying the meaning of Christ’s sacrifice?
  109. What biblical passages detail Christ’s sacrifice and its significance?
  110. How does the Old Testament foreshadow Christ’s sacrifice?
  111. What does Hebrews teach about Christ’s sacrifice as the ultimate atonement?
  112. How can we apply the lessons of Christ’s sacrifice to our daily lives?
  113. What does Christ’s sacrifice teach us about God’s love and mercy?
  114. How can we live in gratitude for Christ’s sacrifice?
  115. What is the relationship between Christ’s sacrifice and our salvation?
  116. How does Christ’s sacrifice provide redemption from sin and its consequences?
  117. What hope does Christ’s sacrifice offer us in times of struggle or despair?
  118. How can we share the message of Christ’s sacrifice with others?
  119. What are some effective ways to communicate the significance of Christ’s sacrifice?
  120. How can we use Christ’s sacrifice as a foundation for evangelism and discipleship?
  121. What does the concept of “spiritual soil” represent in biblical teachings?
  122. How does the parable of the sower illustrate different types of spiritual soil?
  123. What role does heart condition play in determining the quality of spiritual soil?
  124. What are the characteristics of each type of soil described in the parable (Matthew 13:1-23)?
  125. How can we identify the type of spiritual soil we represent?
  126. What are the challenges and opportunities associated with each type of soil?
  127. How can we prepare our hearts to be good soil for God’s Word?
  128. What practices can help us cultivate a receptive and fertile spiritual soil?
  129. How can we remove obstacles that hinder the growth of God’s Word in our lives?
  130. What does it mean to bear fruit in our spiritual lives?
  131. How can we nurture and care for the seed of God’s Word in our hearts?
  132. What role does prayer and reflection play in spiritual growth and fruitfulness?
  133. How can we experience transformation and renewal in our spiritual lives?
  134. What is the role of the Holy Spirit in cultivating spiritual growth and fruitfulness?
  135. How can we encourage one another to grow in our spiritual lives and become good soil for God’s Word?
  136. What does “ample fruitage” represent in the context of Christian living?
  137. How does the Bible describe the characteristics of a fruitful life?
  138. What role does abiding in Christ play in producing ample fruitage?
  139. What biblical passages emphasize the importance of bearing fruit?
  140. How does Jesus’ teaching on the vine and branches (John 15) relate to ample fruitage?
  141. What examples from the Bible illustrate lives that produced abundant fruit?
  142. What are some signs of spiritual fruitfulness in a believer’s life?
  143. How can we cultivate a life that produces ample fruitage?
  144. What are some obstacles that can hinder fruitfulness, and how can we overcome them?
  145. What kinds of fruit are mentioned in the Bible as evidence of a fruitful life (e.g., love, joy, peace)?
  146. How can we demonstrate the fruit of the Spirit in our daily lives?
  147. What role does self-control play in producing spiritual fruit?
  148. How can our fruitfulness impact those around us?
  149. What are some ways to encourage others to live fruitful lives?
  150. How can we celebrate and give thanks for the fruitfulness we see in others?
  151. What significance does the resurrection of Jesus hold for Christians?
  152. How does the resurrection hope impact our perspective on life and death?
  153. What role does faith play in embracing the promise of resurrection?
  154. What biblical passages detail the resurrection of Jesus and its significance?
  155. How does the Old Testament foreshadow the resurrection hope?
  156. What does the resurrection reveal about God’s power and love?
  157. How can the resurrection hope comfort those facing suffering or loss?
  158. What role does the resurrection play in our understanding of eternal life?
  159. How can we find strength and courage in the resurrection hope during difficult times?
  160. What does the Bible teach about the future resurrection of believers?
  161. How does the resurrection hope shape our understanding of the afterlife?
  162. What implications does the resurrection hope have for how we live our lives today?
  163. How can we share the message of resurrection hope with others?
  164. What are some effective ways to communicate the significance of the resurrection?
  165. How can the resurrection hope be a foundation for evangelism and discipleship?
  166. What does the concept of a “sunny paradise” represent in a spiritual context?
  167. How does the Bible describe the promise of a heavenly paradise?
  168. What role does hope play in looking forward to a sunny paradise?
  169. What biblical passages detail the characteristics of heaven or paradise?
  170. How does the book of Revelation describe the new heaven and the new earth?
  171. What does the Bible teach about the beauty and joy of paradise?
  172. How can the promise of a sunny paradise comfort those facing challenges or hardships?
  173. What role does the hope of paradise play in our daily lives?
  174. How can we cultivate a sense of longing for heavenly paradise?
  175. What does it mean to be a citizen of heaven, as described in Philippians 3:20?
  176. How does our heavenly citizenship impact our perspective on earthly life?
  177. What implications does our future inheritance in paradise have for how we live today?
  178. How can we share the promise of a sunny paradise with others?
  179. What are some effective ways to communicate the hope of heaven to those around us?
  180. How can the promise of paradise be a source of encouragement and motivation for others?
  181. What significance does the concept of final judgment hold in Christian theology?
  182. How does the Bible describe the final judgment and its purpose?
  183. What role does accountability play in the final judgment?
  184. What biblical passages detail the final judgment and its criteria?
  185. How does Jesus’ teaching on the final judgment (Matthew 25:31-46) guide our understanding?
  186. What does the Bible teach about the consequences of sin and righteousness in the final judgment?
  187. How can we prepare for the final judgment?
  188. What role does repentance and faith play in our readiness for judgment?
  189. How can we live in light of the final judgment?
  190. How does the final judgment reflect God’s justice and mercy?
  191. What is the relationship between God’s judgment and His love?
  192. How can we balance the concepts of justice and mercy in our understanding of final judgment?
  193. What are the eternal consequences of the final judgment for believers and unbelievers?
  194. How does the final judgment shape our understanding of eternity?
  195. What implications does the final judgment have for how we live our lives and share the gospel with others?
  196. What does the concept of a “harvest of souls” represent in Christian evangelism?
  197. How does the Bible describe the importance of harvesting souls for God’s kingdom?
  198. What role does prayer play in seeking a harvest of souls?
  199. What biblical passages emphasize the need to harvest souls?
  200. How did Jesus instruct His disciples to pray for a harvest of laborers (Matthew 9:37-38)?
  201. What examples from the Bible illustrate successful harvesting of souls?
  202. How can we effectively share the gospel to reap a harvest of souls?
  203. What are some creative ways to reach people with the message of salvation?
  204. How can we build relationships that lead to a harvest of souls?
  205. Who are the laborers in the harvest, and what roles do they play?
  206. How can we encourage and support one another in the work of harvesting souls?
  207. What are some challenges and obstacles that laborers in the harvest might face?
  208. How can we celebrate and give thanks for the harvest of souls?
  209. What role does discipleship play in nurturing new believers?
  210. How can we continue to support and encourage new believers in their faith journey?
  211. How does God’s mercy intersect with His judgment in biblical teachings?
  212. What role does mercy play in God’s dealings with humanity?
  213. How can we balance the concepts of justice and mercy in our understanding of God’s judgment?
  214. What biblical passages highlight God’s mercy in judgment?
  215. How does the story of Jonah and Nineveh illustrate God’s mercy?
  216. What examples from the Bible demonstrate God’s willingness to show mercy?
  217. How are mercy and forgiveness related in the biblical context?
  218. What does it mean to receive mercy from God, and how can we extend mercy to others?
  219. How can we cultivate a merciful heart in our daily lives?
  220. How does the concept of judgment impact our understanding of God’s mercy?
  221. What role does accountability play in experiencing God’s mercy?
  222. How can we acknowledge our need for mercy while also striving for justice?
  223. How can we reflect God’s mercy in our interactions with others?
  224. What are some ways to show mercy and kindness to those in need?
  225. How can we balance truth and mercy in our communication with others?
  226. What is a Christian allegory, and how is it used to convey spiritual truths?
  227. How do biblical allegories, such as the parable of the prodigal son, teach us about God’s character?
  228. What role do allegories play in Christian literature and teachings?
  229. What are some notable biblical allegories, and what do they teach?
  230. How does the allegory of the vine and branches (John 15) illustrate our relationship with Christ?
  231. What insights can we gain from the allegory of the Good Shepherd?
  232. How can we accurately interpret and apply allegorical teachings in our lives?
  233. What are some common pitfalls to avoid when interpreting allegories?
  234. How can allegories guide us in making decisions and navigating challenges?
  235. How can reflecting on Christian allegories help us grow spiritually?
  236. What role do allegories play in shaping our understanding of God’s love and redemption?
  237. How can we use allegories to encourage and edify one another?
  238. How can we use allegory in creative ways to share spiritual truths?
  239. What are some examples of Christian allegory in art, literature, or music?
  240. How can allegory be used to communicate complex spiritual concepts in an engaging way?
  241. What is a biblical metaphor, and how is it used to convey spiritual truths?
  242. How do metaphors, such as “Jesus is the Bread of Life,” teach us about God’s character?
  243. What role do metaphors play in biblical teachings and storytelling?
  244. What are some notable biblical metaphors, and what do they teach?
  245. How does the metaphor of the “shepherd” illustrate God’s relationship with His people?
  246. What insights can we gain from the metaphor of “Christ as the Vine”?
  247. How can we accurately interpret and apply biblical metaphors in our lives?
  248. What are some common pitfalls to avoid when interpreting metaphors?
  249. How can metaphors guide us in understanding complex spiritual concepts?
  250. How can reflecting on biblical metaphors help us grow spiritually?
  251. What role do metaphors play in shaping our understanding of God’s love and redemption?
  252. How can we use metaphors to deepen our relationship with God?
  253. How can we use metaphors to communicate spiritual truths effectively?
  254. What are some ways to teach biblical metaphors to others?
  255. How can metaphors be used to share the gospel message with clarity and impact?
  256. What significance does the second coming of Christ Jesus hold in Christian theology?
  257. How does the Bible describe the events surrounding Christ’s return?
  258. What role does hope play in the anticipation of Christ’s second coming?
  259. What biblical passages detail the second coming of Christ?
  260. How did Jesus teach about His return (Matthew 24-25, John 14:3)?
  261. What do the apostles teach about the second coming in their writings?
  262. How can we prepare for Christ’s second coming?
  263. What does it mean to be “watchful” and “ready” for His return?
  264. How can we balance the anticipation of Christ’s return with our daily responsibilities?
  265. How does the promise of Christ’s second coming impact our daily lives?
  266. What role does the second coming play in our motivation for living a godly life?
  267. How can we use the promise of Christ’s return to encourage and exhort one another?
  268. What signs, if any, are associated with Christ’s second coming?
  269. How should we approach speculations and interpretations about the timing of Christ’s return?
  270. What is the importance of focusing on being ready rather than predicting the exact time?
  271. What does eternal life mean in the context of Christian faith?
  272. How does the Bible describe the nature and quality of eternal life?
  273. What role does faith in Jesus Christ play in receiving eternal life?
  274. What biblical passages detail the promise of eternal life?
  275. How does Jesus’ teaching on eternal life (John 3:16, John 10:28) guide our understanding?
  276. What does the Bible teach about the relationship between eternal life and God’s love?
  277. How is eternal life both a present reality and a future hope for believers?
  278. What does it mean to experience eternal life in the here and now?
  279. How does the promise of eternal life impact our perspective on life and death?
  280. How does eternal life transform our daily lives and relationships?
  281. What role does love, joy, and peace play in experiencing eternal life?
  282. How can we live in a way that reflects the eternal life we have received?
  283. How can we be certain of our eternal life in Christ?
  284. What assurance do believers have of spending eternity with God?
  285. How can we share the promise of eternal life with others and encourage them in their faith?
  286. What does it mean for goodness to thrive in our lives and communities?
  287. How does the Bible describe the characteristics of goodness and its impact?
  288. What role does faith play in cultivating goodness in our lives?
  289. What biblical passages emphasize the importance of goodness?
  290. How does the fruit of the Spirit, including goodness, manifest in believers’ lives (Galatians 5:22-23)?
  291. What examples from the Bible illustrate lives that demonstrated remarkable goodness?
  292. How can we intentionally cultivate goodness in our daily lives?
  293. What practices or habits help promote goodness in our thoughts, words, and actions?
  294. How can we overcome challenges that hinder the thriving of goodness?
  295. How does goodness impact those around us, and what difference can it make?
  296. What role does goodness play in building strong, healthy relationships?
  297. How can we use goodness to bless and serve others?
  298. How can we reflect on our lives to identify areas where goodness can thrive more?
  299. What steps can we take to grow in goodness and become more like Christ?
  300. How can we encourage and support one another in thriving in goodness?

Luke 18. The parable of the widow and the judge. The parable of the persistent widow

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Luke 18. The parable of the widow and the judge. The parable of the persistent widow

1 And he spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint; 2 Saying, There was in a city a judge, which feared not God, neither regarded man: 3 And there was a widow in that city; and she came unto him, saying, Avenge me of mine adversary. 4 And he would not for a while: but afterward he said within himself, Though I fear not God, nor regard man; 5 Yet because this widow troubleth me, I will avenge her, lest by her continual coming she weary me. 6 And the Lord said, Hear what the unjust judge saith. 7 And shall not God avenge his own elect, which cry day and night unto him, though he bear long with them? 8 I tell you that he will avenge them speedily. Nevertheless when the Son of man cometh, shall he find faith on the earth?

9 And he spake this parable unto certain which trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised others: 10 Two men went up into the temple to pray; the one a Pharisee, and the other a publican. 11 The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, God, I thank thee, that I am not as other men are, extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even as this publican. 12 I fast twice in the week, I give tithes of all that I possess. 13 And the publican, standing afar off, would not lift up so much as his eyes unto heaven, but smote upon his breast, saying, God be merciful to me a sinner. 14 I tell you, this man went down to his house justified rather than the other: for every one that exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.

15 And they brought unto him also infants, that he would touch them: but when his disciples saw it, they rebuked them. 16 But Jesus called them unto him, and said, Suffer little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God. 17 Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child shall in no wise enter therein.

18 And a certain ruler asked him, saying, Good Master, what shall I do to inherit eternal life? 19 And Jesus said unto him, Why callest thou me good? none is good, save one, that is, God. 20 Thou knowest the commandments, Do not commit adultery, Do not kill, Do not steal, Do not bear false witness, Honour thy father and thy mother. 21 And he said, All these have I kept from my youth up. 22 Now when Jesus heard these things, he said unto him, Yet lackest thou one thing: sell all that thou hast, and distribute unto the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, follow me. 23 And when he heard this, he was very sorrowful: for he was very rich. 24 And when Jesus saw that he was very sorrowful, he said, How hardly shall they that have riches enter into the kingdom of God! 25 For it is easier for a camel to go through a needle’s eye, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God. 26 And they that heard it said, Who then can be saved? 27 And he said, The things which are impossible with men are possible with God. 28 Then Peter said, Lo, we have left all, and followed thee. 29 And he said unto them, Verily I say unto you, There is no man that hath left house, or parents, or brethren, or wife, or children, for the kingdom of God’s sake, 30 Who shall not receive manifold more in this present time, and in the world to come life everlasting.

31 Then he took unto him the twelve, and said unto them, Behold, we go up to Jerusalem, and all things that are written by the prophets concerning the Son of man shall be accomplished. 32 For he shall be delivered unto the Gentiles, and shall be mocked, and spitefully entreated, and spitted on: 33 And they shall scourge him, and put him to death: and the third day he shall rise again. 34 And they understood none of these things: and this saying was hid from them, neither knew they the things which were spoken.

35 And it came to pass, that as he was come nigh unto Jericho, a certain blind man sat by the way side begging: 36 And hearing the multitude pass by, he asked what it meant. 37 And they told him, that Jesus of Nazareth passeth by. 38 And he cried, saying, Jesus, thou son of David, have mercy on me. 39 And they which went before rebuked him, that he should hold his peace: but he cried so much the more, Thou son of David, have mercy on me. 40 And Jesus stood, and commanded him to be brought unto him: and when he was come near, he asked him, 41 Saying, What wilt thou that I shall do unto thee? And he said, Lord, that I may receive my sight. 42 And Jesus said unto him, Receive thy sight: thy faith hath saved thee. 43 And immediately he received his sight, and followed him, glorifying God: and all the people, when they saw it, gave praise unto God.

May GOD bless Nigeria, America and Israel and take care of us; May GOD make His face shine upon us, And be gracious to us; May the LORD lift up His countenance upon us, And give us peace, In Jesus Christ Name, we pray! Amen!

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Luke 8. Women who accompanied Jesus. Many women minister to Jesus

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Luke 8. Women who accompanied Jesus. Many women minister to Jesus

1 And it came to pass afterward, that he went throughout every city and village, preaching and showing the glad tidings of the kingdom of God: and the twelve were with him, 2 And certain women, which had been healed of evil spirits and infirmities, Mary called Magdalene, out of whom went seven devils, 3 And Joanna the wife of Chuza Herod’s steward, and Susanna, and many others, which ministered unto him of their substance.

4 And when much people were gathered together, and were come to him out of every city, he spake by a parable: 5 A sower went out to sow his seed: and as he sowed, some fell by the way side; and it was trodden down, and the fowls of the air devoured it. 6 And some fell upon a rock; and as soon as it was sprung up, it withered away, because it lacked moisture. 7 And some fell among thorns; and the thorns sprang up with it, and choked it. 8 And other fell on good ground, and sprang up, and bare fruit an hundredfold. And when he had said these things, he cried, He that hath ears to hear, let him hear. 9 And his disciples asked him, saying, What might this parable be? 10 And he said, Unto you it is given to know the mysteries of the kingdom of God: but to others in parables; that seeing they might not see, and hearing they might not understand. 11 Now the parable is this: The seed is the word of God. 12 Those by the way side are they that hear; then cometh the devil, and taketh away the word out of their hearts, lest they should believe and be saved. 13 They on the rock are they, which, when they hear, receive the word with joy; and these have no root, which for a while believe, and in time of temptation fall away. 14 And that which fell among thorns are they, which, when they have heard, go forth, and are choked with cares and riches and pleasures of this life, and bring no fruit to perfection. 15 But that on the good ground are they, which in an honest and good heart, having heard the word, keep it, and bring forth fruit with patience. 16 No man, when he hath lighted a candle, covereth it with a vessel, or putteth it under a bed; but setteth it on a candlestick, that they which enter in may see the light. 17 For nothing is secret, that shall not be made manifest; neither any thing hid, that shall not be known and come abroad. 18 Take heed therefore how ye hear: for whosoever hath, to him shall be given; and whosoever hath not, from him shall be taken even that which he seemeth to have. 19 Then came to him his mother and his brethren, and could not come at him for the press. 20 And it was told him by certain which said, Thy mother and thy brethren stand without, desiring to see thee. 21 And he answered and said unto them, My mother and my brethren are these which hear the word of God, and do it.

22 Now it came to pass on a certain day, that he went into a ship with his disciples: and he said unto them, Let us go over unto the other side of the lake. And they launched forth. 23 But as they sailed he fell asleep: and there came down a storm of wind on the lake; and they were filled with water, and were in jeopardy. 24 And they came to him, and awoke him, saying, Master, master, we perish. Then he arose, and rebuked the wind and the raging of the water: and they ceased, and there was a calm. 25 And he said unto them, Where is your faith? And they being afraid wondered, saying one to another, What manner of man is this! for he commandeth even the winds and water, and they obey him. 26 And they arrived at the country of the Gadarenes, which is over against Galilee. 27 And when he went forth to land, there met him out of the city a certain man, which had devils long time, and ware no clothes, neither abode in any house, but in the tombs. 28 When he saw Jesus, he cried out, and fell down before him, and with a loud voice said, What have I to do with thee, Jesus, thou Son of God most high? I beseech thee, torment me not. 29 (For he had commanded the unclean spirit to come out of the man. For oftentimes it had caught him: and he was kept bound with chains and in fetters; and he brake the bands, and was driven of the devil into the wilderness.) 30 And Jesus asked him, saying, What is thy name? And he said, Legion: because many devils were entered into him. 31 And they besought him that he would not command them to go out into the deep. 32 And there was there an herd of many swine feeding on the mountain: and they besought him that he would suffer them to enter into them. And he suffered them. 33 Then went the devils out of the man, and entered into the swine: and the herd ran violently down a steep place into the lake, and were choked. 34 When they that fed them saw what was done, they fled, and went and told it in the city and in the country. 35 Then they went out to see what was done; and came to Jesus, and found the man, out of whom the devils were departed, sitting at the feet of Jesus, clothed, and in his right mind: and they were afraid. 36 They also which saw it told them by what means he that was possessed of the devils was healed. 37 Then the whole multitude of the country of the Gadarenes round about besought him to depart from them; for they were taken with great fear: and he went up into the ship, and returned back again. 38 Now the man out of whom the devils were departed besought him that he might be with him: but Jesus sent him away, saying, 39 Return to thine own house, and show how great things God hath done unto thee. And he went his way, and published throughout the whole city how great things Jesus had done unto him.

40 And it came to pass, that, when Jesus was returned, the people gladly received him: for they were all waiting for him. 41 And, behold, there came a man named Jairus, and he was a ruler of the synagogue: and he fell down at Jesus’ feet, and besought him that he would come into his house: 42 For he had one only daughter, about twelve years of age, and she lay a dying. But as he went the people thronged him. 43 And a woman having an issue of blood twelve years, which had spent all her living upon physicians, neither could be healed of any, 44 Came behind him, and touched the border of his garment: and immediately her issue of blood stanched. 45 And Jesus said, Who touched me? When all denied, Peter and they that were with him said, Master, the multitude throng thee and press thee, and sayest thou, Who touched me? 46 And Jesus said, Somebody hath touched me: for I perceive that virtue is gone out of me. 47 And when the woman saw that she was not hid, she came trembling, and falling down before him, she declared unto him before all the people for what cause she had touched him, and how she was healed immediately. 48 And he said unto her, Daughter, be of good comfort: thy faith hath made thee whole; go in peace. 49 While he yet spake, there cometh one from the ruler of the synagogue’s house, saying to him, Thy daughter is dead; trouble not the Master. 50 But when Jesus heard it, he answered him, saying, Fear not: believe only, and she shall be made whole. 51 And when he came into the house, he suffered no man to go in, save Peter, and James, and John, and the father and the mother of the maiden. 52 And all wept, and bewailed her: but he said, Weep not; she is not dead, but sleepeth. 53 And they laughed him to scorn, knowing that she was dead. 54 And he put them all out, and took her by the hand, and called, saying, Maid, arise. 55 And her spirit came again, and she arose straightway: and he commanded to give her meat. 56 And her parents were astonished: but he charged them that they should tell no man what was done.

May GOD bless Nigeria, America and Israel and take care of us; May GOD make His face shine upon us, And be gracious to us; May the LORD lift up His countenance upon us, And give us peace, In Jesus Christ Name, we pray! Amen!

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Mark 4. The Parable Of The Sower

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Mark 4. The Parable Of The Sower

1 And he began again to teach by the sea side: and there was gathered unto him a great multitude, so that he entered into a ship, and sat in the sea; and the whole multitude was by the sea on the land. 2 And he taught them many things by parables, and said unto them in his doctrine, 3 Hearken; Behold, there went out a sower to sow: 4 And it came to pass, as he sowed, some fell by the way side, and the fowls of the air came and devoured it up. 5 And some fell on stony ground, where it had not much earth; and immediately it sprang up, because it had no depth of earth: 6 But when the sun was up, it was scorched; and because it had no root, it withered away. 7 And some fell among thorns, and the thorns grew up, and choked it, and it yielded no fruit. 8 And other fell on good ground, and did yield fruit that sprang up and increased; and brought forth, some thirty, and some sixty, and some an hundred. 9 And he said unto them, He that hath ears to hear, let him hear. 10 And when he was alone, they that were about him with the twelve asked of him the parable. 11 And he said unto them, Unto you it is given to know the mystery of the kingdom of God: but unto them that are without, all these things are done in parables: 12 That seeing they may see, and not perceive; and hearing they may hear, and not understand; lest at any time they should be converted, and their sins should be forgiven them. 13 And he said unto them, Know ye not this parable? and how then will ye know all parables? 14 The sower soweth the word. 15 And these are they by the way side, where the word is sown; but when they have heard, Satan cometh immediately, and taketh away the word that was sown in their hearts. 16 And these are they likewise which are sown on stony ground; who, when they have heard the word, immediately receive it with gladness; 17 And have no root in themselves, and so endure but for a time: afterward, when affliction or persecution ariseth for the word’s sake, immediately they are offended. 18 And these are they which are sown among thorns; such as hear the word, 19 And the cares of this world, and the deceitfulness of riches, and the lusts of other things entering in, choke the word, and it becometh unfruitful. 20 And these are they which are sown on good ground; such as hear the word, and receive it, and bring forth fruit, some thirtyfold, some sixty, and some an hundred.

21 And he said unto them, Is a candle brought to be put under a bushel, or under a bed? and not to be set on a candlestick? 22 For there is nothing hid, which shall not be manifested; neither was any thing kept secret, but that it should come abroad. 23 If any man have ears to hear, let him hear. 24 And he said unto them, Take heed what ye hear: with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you: and unto you that hear shall more be given. 25 For he that hath, to him shall be given: and he that hath not, from him shall be taken even that which he hath. 26 And he said, So is the kingdom of God, as if a man should cast seed into the ground; 27 And should sleep, and rise night and day, and the seed should spring and grow up, he knoweth not how. 28 For the earth bringeth forth fruit of herself; first the blade, then the ear, after that the full corn in the ear. 29 But when the fruit is brought forth, immediately he putteth in the sickle, because the harvest is come. 30 And he said, Whereunto shall we liken the kingdom of God? or with what comparison shall we compare it? 31 It is like a grain of mustard seed, which, when it is sown in the earth, is less than all the seeds that be in the earth: 32 But when it is sown, it groweth up, and becometh greater than all herbs, and shooteth out great branches; so that the fowls of the air may lodge under the shadow of it. 33 And with many such parables spake he the word unto them, as they were able to hear it. 34 But without a parable spake he not unto them: and when they were alone, he expounded all things to his disciples.

35 And the same day, when the even was come, he saith unto them, Let us pass over unto the other side. 36 And when they had sent away the multitude, they took him even as he was in the ship. And there were also with him other little ships. 37 And there arose a great storm of wind, and the waves beat into the ship, so that it was now full. 38 And he was in the hinder part of the ship, asleep on a pillow: and they awake him, and say unto him, Master, carest thou not that we perish? 39 And he arose, and rebuked the wind, and said unto the sea, Peace, be still. And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm. 40 And he said unto them, Why are ye so fearful? how is it that ye have no faith? 41 And they feared exceedingly, and said one to another, What manner of man is this, that even the wind and the sea obey him?

May GOD bless Nigeria, America and Israel and take care of us; May GOD make His face shine upon us, And be gracious to us; May the LORD lift up His countenance upon us, And give us peace, In Jesus Christ Name, we pray! Amen!

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Matthew 13. The Parable Of The Sower

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Matthew 13. The Parable Of The Sower

 

 

 

 

 

1 The same day went Jesus out of the house, and sat by the sea side. 2 And great multitudes were gathered together unto him, so that he went into a ship, and sat; and the whole multitude stood on the shore. 3 And he spake many things unto them in parables, saying, Behold, a sower went forth to sow; 4 And when he sowed, some seeds fell by the way side, and the fowls came and devoured them up: 5 Some fell upon stony places, where they had not much earth: and forthwith they sprung up, because they had no deepness of earth: 6 And when the sun was up, they were scorched; and because they had no root, they withered away. 7 And some fell among thorns; and the thorns sprung up, and choked them: 8 But other fell into good ground, and brought forth fruit, some an hundredfold, some sixtyfold, some thirtyfold. 9 Who hath ears to hear, let him hear. 10 And the disciples came, and said unto him, Why speakest thou unto them in parables? 11 He answered and said unto them, Because it is given unto you to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it is not given. 12 For whosoever hath, to him shall be given, and he shall have more abundance: but whosoever hath not, from him shall be taken away even that he hath. 13 Therefore speak I to them in parables: because they seeing see not; and hearing they hear not, neither do they understand. 14 And in them is fulfilled the prophecy of Esaias, which saith, By hearing ye shall hear, and shall not understand; and seeing ye shall see, and shall not perceive: 15 For this people’s heart is waxed gross, and their ears are dull of hearing, and their eyes they have closed; lest at any time they should see with their eyes and hear with their ears, and should understand with their heart, and should be converted, and I should heal them. 16 But blessed are your eyes, for they see: and your ears, for they hear. 17 For verily I say unto you, That many prophets and righteous men have desired to see those things which ye see, and have not seen them; and to hear those things which ye hear, and have not heard them. 18 Hear ye therefore the parable of the sower. 19 When any one heareth the word of the kingdom, and understandeth it not, then cometh the wicked one, and catcheth away that which was sown in his heart. This is he which received seed by the way side. 20 But he that received the seed into stony places, the same is he that heareth the word, and anon with joy receiveth it; 21 Yet hath he not root in himself, but dureth for a while: for when tribulation or persecution ariseth because of the word, by and by he is offended. 22 He also that received seed among the thorns is he that heareth the word; and the care of this world, and the deceitfulness of riches, choke the word, and he becometh unfruitful. 23 But he that received seed into the good ground is he that heareth the word, and understandeth it; which also beareth fruit, and bringeth forth, some an hundredfold, some sixty, some thirty.

24 Another parable put he forth unto them, saying, The kingdom of heaven is likened unto a man which sowed good seed in his field: 25 But while men slept, his enemy came and sowed tares among the wheat, and went his way. 26 But when the blade was sprung up, and brought forth fruit, then appeared the tares also. 27 So the servants of the householder came and said unto him, Sir, didst not thou sow good seed in thy field? from whence then hath it tares? 28 He said unto them, An enemy hath done this. The servants said unto him, Wilt thou then that we go and gather them up? 29 But he said, Nay; lest while ye gather up the tares, ye root up also the wheat with them. 30 Let both grow together until the harvest: and in the time of harvest I will say to the reapers, Gather ye together first the tares, and bind them in bundles to burn them: but gather the wheat into my barn. 31 Another parable put he forth unto them, saying, The kingdom of heaven is like to a grain of mustard seed, which a man took, and sowed in his field: 32 Which indeed is the least of all seeds: but when it is grown, it is the greatest among herbs, and becometh a tree, so that the birds of the air come and lodge in the branches thereof. 33 Another parable spake he unto them; The kingdom of heaven is like unto leaven, which a woman took, and hid in three measures of meal, till the whole was leavened. 34 All these things spake Jesus unto the multitude in parables; and without a parable spake he not unto them: 35 That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, saying, I will open my mouth in parables; I will utter things which have been kept secret from the foundation of the world. 36 Then Jesus sent the multitude away, and went into the house: and his disciples came unto him, saying, Declare unto us the parable of the tares of the field. 37 He answered and said unto them, He that soweth the good seed is the Son of man; 38 The field is the world; the good seed are the children of the kingdom; but the tares are the children of the wicked one; 39 The enemy that sowed them is the devil; the harvest is the end of the world; and the reapers are the angels. 40 As therefore the tares are gathered and burned in the fire; so shall it be in the end of this world. 41 The Son of man shall send forth his angels, and they shall gather out of his kingdom all things that offend, and them which do iniquity; 42 And shall cast them into a furnace of fire: there shall be wailing and gnashing of teeth. 43 Then shall the righteous shine forth as the sun in the kingdom of their Father. Who hath ears to hear, let him hear.

44 Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto treasure hid in a field; the which when a man hath found, he hideth, and for joy thereof goeth and selleth all that he hath, and buyeth that field. 45 Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a merchant man, seeking goodly pearls: 46 Who, when he had found one pearl of great price, went and sold all that he had, and bought it. 47 Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a net, that was cast into the sea, and gathered of every kind: 48 Which, when it was full, they drew to shore, and sat down, and gathered the good into vessels, but cast the bad away. 49 So shall it be at the end of the world: the angels shall come forth, and sever the wicked from among the just, 50 And shall cast them into the furnace of fire: there shall be wailing and gnashing of teeth. 51 Jesus saith unto them, Have ye understood all these things? They say unto him, Yea, Lord. 52 Then said he unto them, Therefore every scribe which is instructed unto the kingdom of heaven is like unto a man that is an householder, which bringeth forth out of his treasure things new and old.

53 And it came to pass, that when Jesus had finished these parables, he departed thence. 54 And when he was come into his own country, he taught them in their synagogue, insomuch that they were astonished, and said, Whence hath this man this wisdom, and these mighty works? 55 Is not this the carpenter’s son? is not his mother called Mary? and his brethren, James, and Joses, and Simon, and Judas? 56 And his sisters, are they not all with us? Whence then hath this man all these things? 57 And they were offended in him. But Jesus said unto them, A prophet is not without honour, save in his own country, and in his own house. 58 And he did not many mighty works there because of their unbelief.

May the LORD bless Nigeria, American and Israel and take care of us; May the LORD make His face shine upon us, And be gracious to us; May the Lord lift up His countenance upon us, And give us peace, In Jesus Christ Name, we pray! Amen!

 

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