The parable of the bridesmaids teaches us to be ready and prepared. Being prepared is not just about having enough oil, it is about the condition of our hearts behind the scenes. How serious do we take our responsibilities to help getting the bride of Christ, the church, ready for when He returns? How much of our daily lives are taken up with distractions and how much of a central role does Jesus play in our hearts and minds? Refocusing on Christ can help us keep our lamps burning till the end.
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Bethlehem Baptist Church - 29 May 2022
The parable of the mustard seed is so simple that it’s almost ridiculous. But its power is locked up in this very simplicity. The Kingdom of God started really small with seemingly humble and insignificant beginnings but like a mustard tree, it grew to dominate the landscape and change the world....
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Bethlehem Baptist Church - 22 May 2022
Parables expose our cherished privileges and teach us Kingdom values in straightforward terms. We have been forgiven much, but where does that leave us then? It is not easy to forgive others for what they have done, ourselves for our own mistakes and sometimes even God for when things don’t work ...
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Bethlehem Baptist Church - 15 May 2022
As Christians we live in a constant tension in a fallen world. We are called to live a life apart from this fallen world yet are a part of it. It gets even more messy when we try to create the perfect world around us especially in church. Jesus used a very simple analogy to explain a very importa...
