Regarding the parable of the Sower in Matthew 13, the difference between the first 3 grounds and the good ground that produced life, growth, and fruit is “understanding.” Compare verse 19 with verse 23. The parable is the fulfillment of Isaiah’s prophecy (Is 6:9-10) quoted in verses 14-15. Verses 14-15 explains why Israel as a…

Luke 12:33-34, “Sell that ye have, and give alms; provide yourselves bags which wax not old, a treasure in the heavens that faileth not, where no thief approacheth, neither moth corrupteth. For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.” “Bags that wax not old” and “lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven”…

Proverbs 17:17, “A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.” At all times includes seasons of adversity, during which time, according to some, a true friend is closer than a brother. (Pr 18:24) Fair-weather friends come and go, but, true friends are discovered in times of need. Jonathan was a…