After relating the parable of the sower and the parable of the wheat and tares to the large audience that was gathered, Jesus shares two more short parables with them before...
The Growth of the Kingdom of God on Earth
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Brother Jerry Valenti
Articles by Brother Jerry Valenti
Converting Tares into Wheat
In the parable of the sower, Jesus taught that His true followers are the ones bringing forth much fruit for the kingdom. His next parable also has an agricultural theme. In this...
Parable of the Quarterback
It’s been a busy day for Jesus. Earlier in the day, He was addressing some of His followers and referred to them as His family (brother, sister, mother). Now, Jesus has left the...
Unity in Righteousness
Let’s begin with a few familiar verses of scripture: Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.Seek ye first the kingdom of God,...
All For One and One For All
If you keep up with news reports in the world of politics today, you’re likely aware that news reporters in this particular arena are generally quite biased, going out of their...
Did You Need Forgiveness?
It was supposed to be a simple dinner at Simon the Pharisee’s house. But, when the invited guest is Jesus Christ, anything can happen (and it usually does). While sitting at the...
Still the One
When I was young (at the risk of dating myself), there was a secular song I used to listen to that was called, “Still the One.” It was something a husband might sing to a wife...
How to Use a GPS App
“Global Positioning System” (GPS) apps have gained widespread use in recent years. The purpose of such an app (which may go by the name Waze or Google Maps) is simple — it helps...
Be Still and Know That I Am God
Some years ago, I was driving to work one morning when the following occurred: I took my usual exit from the highway, drove to the end of the exit ramp and prepared to turn left...
Sufficient Belief for God to Answer Prayer
Shortly after concluding the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus enters Capernaum and receives a special request from a centurion (a military commander of 100 men). The centurion has a...