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By David Maas

Praia da Barra Lighthouse, Portugal - Photo by Paulo Resende on Unsplash
Praia da Barra Lighthouse, Portugal - Photo by Paulo Resende on Unsplash


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Kingdom Parables

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Jesus taught several parables about the kingdom of God, its unexpected ways of expansion, and its status in the world - Mark 4:21-34 .  The gospel of Mark provides only a few examples of the many parables taught by Jesus, his primary method of teaching (“ Apart from a parable he did not speak to the crowds ”). The dominant theme in them is the kingdom, the reign of God that commenced in Christ’s ministry and has continued since as the gospel is proclaimed - [ Hay harvest p hoto  by Luca on Unsplash ].
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Responding to Persecutors

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When Christians react in kind to hostility, whether from government, society, or individuals, Satan wins .  The reality of persecution raises serious questions. How should we react to our persecutors, especially when we are targeted by governing authorities? Should disciples respond with indignation, civil disobedience, and public protests, or should they follow his example, as well as that of the early church?  [ Photo by Manuel Rheinschmidt on Unsplash ].
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