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Keys of the Kingdom 32
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xscot mcknight
The next parable about the kingdom of God is found in Matthew 13:47-50: 47 ?Once again, the kingdom of heaven is like a net that was let down into the lake and caught all kinds of fish. 48 When it was full, the fishermen pulled it up on the shore. Then they sat down and…
Surprised by Hope 12
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xscot mcknight
(Say the Jesus Creed morning and evening during Lent.) Chp 12 in Tom Wright’s Surprised by Hope is a major change: we move from “what it said” to “what it says,” from text to mission. Is this only about tidying up our understanding of what happens after we die? Or does it matter? Wright says…
Eastern
By
xscot mcknight
I was invited last week to give the Faith Forum lectures at Eastern University in Philadelphia. It was a wonderful time and the generosity and hospitality of Joe Modica, a long time friend, will remain with me. I could say lots of things, but these are my highlights:
Keys of the Kingdom 31
By
xscot mcknight
Another parable opens up kingdom discussion: 45 ?Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant looking for fine pearls. 46 When he found one of great value, he went away and sold everything he had and bought it. What do we learn about the kingdom?
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