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Although Jesus’ parables may seem simple on the surface, they convey deep and complex truths about God’s Kingdom. The parables Jesus uses in his teaching aren’t merely illustrations or moral tales. They are intricate stories that reveal the mysteries central to the kingdom of God. In this volume of the Not Your Average Bible Study series, John D. Barry unravels the many layers of Jesus’ parables,...

Pray that Jesus would give you the courage to make sacrifices for the sake of the kingdom of heaven. Read Luke 14:25–35; compare Matthew 10:37–38. Then reflect slowly on Luke 14:26–33. What is the cost of being a member of the kingdom of heaven? How does it cost us in terms of our resources and our relationships? What is the value of the kingdom of heaven in comparison to everything else (see Matthew 13)? Read 1 Corinthians 1:20–25. What cost has Jesus paid for us to be members
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