"I will open my mouth in parables; I will utter things hidden from the foundation of the world."– Matt. 13:35
Jesus’ final parable at the end of his first discourse in Matthew from the boat takes advantage of the setting, for it’s all about fishing. Fish and boats become a common theme of his ministry, figuring in so many stories that the fish was adopted later on as a secret symbol of the faith. It…
Along with the Mustard Seed story in Matthew come several other one-liners that are almost as famous. The Good News in his first parables did not seem much like good news, as the gist of those was that the world was going to end and most people would not be saved. But these are found…
One of Jesus’ shorter, but for some reason, best remembered parables, is that of the Mustard Seed. Yet, like many of his better-known images, this one is a little shocking. The seeds of mustard plants can be ground to create the yellow condiment that goes best with hot dogs and the leaves are edible, too.…
The Parable of the Sower during Jesus’ famous preaching debut from the boat was just the start of his work that day. He later explained that one in detail privately to the disciples. Then he dealt out a handful of brief, pithy parables in rapid succession. In the Gospel of Mark, there is one parable…
Welcome to the new Word Unveiled blog! This used to be the site of my Heaven and Earth blog, which covered all things therein. However, with my deepening focus on Biblical interpretation, it was long overdue for a brand-new start. It has been delayed due to family, floods, and a funeral, and things may change…