Articles tagged with: Parables

Three parables for slackers

UCG IA Bible Insights November 3 2022

Three parables for slackers

Jesus warned his followers to stay alert and watchful and not to become weary and indifferent.
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The parable of the tares

UCGia Bible Insights April 15 2021

The parable of the tares

When growing next to wheat, tares cannot be distinguished from real wheat, until just before it is time for the wheat to be harvested.
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What does the Bible say about God's judgment?

UCG IA Bible Insights October 13 2022

What does the Bible say about God's judgment?

Some of the parables of Jesus make it clear that God's judgment is a process which takes place over a period of time.
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The Prodigal Son and God's grace

UCGia Bible Insights June 25 2020

The Prodigal Son and God's grace

The well-known parable of the Prodigal Son demonstrates the magnitude of God's grace and love for all humanity.
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The rich man and Lazarus

UCGia Bible Insights April 22 2021

The rich man and Lazarus

In order to understand the parable of the rich man and Lazarus, it's important to know the historical and biblical context.
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The barren fig tree

UCGia April 23 2020

The barren fig tree

A parable about an unproductive fig tree can instruct us about the decisions we make, and how we live our lives in the 21st century.
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