Stories of the Kingdom

In this episode, we explore The Parable of the Wedding Feast (Matthew 22) and what it reveals about the heart of God’s kingdom. Sitting down with Malcolm , we reflect on Scripture, prayer, and the joy-filled invitation God extends to all people. Together we unpack the cultural background of the parable, the shock of the rejected invitation, the meaning of the wedding garment, and the sobering yet...

In this episode of Looking at the Parables of the Kingdom , David Raynor reflects deeply on the Parable of the Ten Virgins (Matthew 25), bringing insight shaped by decades of faith, teaching, and church life. He unpacks the cultural background of ancient Jewish wedding customs to reveal the significance of Jesus’ use of marriage imagery, highlighting themes of waiting, anticipation, and readiness...

In this episode, Kathy Chapman joins us for a deep dive into the powerful parable of the mustard seed, one of Jesus' most well-known teachings. Kathy shares how this parable speaks not only to the small beginnings of the Kingdom of God but also to its incredible potential for growth. Drawing from her own experiences and a fresh perspective on the mustard seed, Kathy highlights how God's kingdom, t...

This explores the parable of the sower which explores evangelism. The kingdom of God is described as a field and Christians as sowers/workers and the truth of the gospel as the seeds to be planted in people's heart. The act of sowing is a divine command and an act of faith. The fruitfulness of it is dependent on the power of God and the conditions of the people's heart, however , the sow must keep...

In this episode, we explore the short but powerful parable of the hidden treasure and the pearl of great price from Matthew 13. Why did Jesus compare the kingdom of heaven to something hidden in a field or a priceless pearl? What does it really mean to give up everything in joy for the sake of something more valuable? Join us as we reflect on stories of people who stumbled into the kingdom, discus...