Dear Group, starting January 1, 2008 I will present a daily study I wrote many years ago. It will be presented over the course of 49 days. Join in at your liesure.
A parable is a simple story designed to illustrate a spiritual and moral truth. Our Savior chose to teach by using parables, in fact there is a total of 49 different parables illustrated by Him in the New Testament.
Mark 4:2 says, “He [Jesus] taught them many things by parables,” and Luke 8:10 infers that He spoke to His insiders and inner circle of believers to keep the hardened of heart from understanding the mysteries of God. “He [Jesus] said, ‘The knowledge of the secrets of the kingdom of God has been given to you, but to others I speak in parables, so that, "`though seeing, they may not see; though hearing, they may not understand.' “ (Lk. 8:10)
Jesus calls His teachings the secrets of the Kingdom of God. Would you like to learn and understand these secret things?
Posted: Dec 30, 07 4:28am
Good morning, Mizz Editor,
I'm mainly replying to this so I can find it again in the days to come...<G>
I'm looking forward to the next 49 days and, gosh, the next 49 after that...
Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing in psalms, hymns and spiritual songs (and parables). -- Colossians 3:16
Posted: Dec 30, 07 4:35am
Top of the morning to you, Arkadash!
May I just say cooly cool and let go of the King's English I have a tendency to speak?
Thanks for your interest. I really believe we will enjoy this. Happy New Year.
Posted: Dec 30, 07 4:49am
OK, I'll give this a "go."
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Posted: Dec 30, 07 4:57am
Hello Jaki64! This is going to be more fun and instructional than I could ever have imagined. I really do need the refresher for myself, so y'all will be helping me out more than you know.
Now if we can get the Frog from the Three Musketeers, as I call you guys, our classroom would be meaningful and eventful.
Thanks for giving it a go.
Posted: Dec 30, 07 5:31am
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Here Frog-eee, Frog-eee, Frog-eee
Posted: Dec 30, 07 5:43am
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Frog-eee, I see Arkadash's graphic and raise it two. And that is not a joker but a jack.
Posted: Dec 30, 07 6:25am
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Come on already ..I'm here ..I'm here ,,
Was hiding behind my Tulip*** ,,she promised me butterflies ..
Yummy-Yummy- in mah tummy ...!!
Secret: when God finished his work in 6 days, the dawn came on the 7th .. He put a yellow Tulip in the east and butterflies in the west ..but he forgot I was in the middle !!!!
Here I am .. ready or not !!
Posted: Dec 30, 07 6:27am
Arky ..
I laughed and slobbered coffee on me when I saw that !!!
Posted: Dec 30, 07 6:32am
All rightie! Now I am in deep doo-doo. I actually have to study what I post and pay attention in class. Thanks for joining in Frog.
Posted: Dec 30, 07 9:15am
Awwww, man!!! I love you guys!!!!
All those squishy hugs going around... that must be Secret El Numero Uno! I finished the great big neomodernistnonclassicalmovement butterfly last night, amid cries of disbelief and running to "paint therapy" about how unruly my "paying" project was going. I think you will find it MOST delicious.
Ed: you had it correct the first time, froggy AM TOO a joker!
Right now we got two pair.... One more and we got a Full House! Which of my favorite candidates will be brave enough to get in the water????
Posted: Dec 30, 07 11:11am
Jaki64, Frog and I now have a secret too. I warned him that women cannot keep a secret, and who else but your name should come up.
Looks like we really do need another volunteer to step forward, if for no other reason than to be a fifth wheel and re-live that label.
Posted: Dec 30, 07 2:54pm
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Ahhh,,hemmm ...!
Can you guess my
Secret Passion ?
Posted: Dec 31, 07 4:11am
The words are all messsssed up on my Crackintosh this morning.
Froggy, what does your post say BEHIND the photo of the little froggy... doing... I can't tell what it's sitting in... which would clear up what it has its flag tied to!
Posted: Dec 31, 07 5:22am
For Jaki*
It's a cushion on a painters chair back ..and the hole is that of a paint color board where you put your thumb..those are "hearts" on my skivies !
Now that's all the hints I am giving !
Bah Bah BadFrog ..!
Posted: Dec 30, 07 6:20pm
I'm in-
I have been on autopilot for a while now, and need the inspiration to stretch.
Posted: Dec 30, 07 6:33pm
The best way to keep a secret---Tel it to someone who is known far and wide as a LIAR
Posted: Dec 30, 07 10:34pm
rpthomas, I am glad you are on the mend, and I am glad you will be starting the journey with us.
wmans, what an addition you will be. Looks like a lot of knowledge and laughter are in store for us all.
Posted: Dec 31, 07 4:36am
Morning, Jaki, it looks like a pillow with hieroglyphics on it to me.
Morning whitmanitou, I will try to spice it up with some favorite Bible dishes. Not really, but I will try to keep it interesting. I believe it will be interesting by the group here that is willing to participate in this challenging trek.
Posted: Dec 31, 07 4:27am
I'm game if you quote some scripturally related "diet stuff". That has "hooked" me.
Posted: Dec 31, 07 1:45pm
I can cook us all up some deeee-licious lamb chops
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Editor, "he" says it is painting gear... I thought it was him sitting in the cup on the putt putt course....
Posted: Dec 31, 07 8:29pm
Jaki, I tend to take the word of a woman over that of an amphibian.
Let me know when cyber supper is on. I have never had lamb chops.
Posted: Dec 31, 07 8:40pm
This is something that really interests me and I look forward to reading your posts. Thanks for your willingness to share your insights and observations!
Posted: Dec 31, 07 8:51pm
Hi Uncle Spencer. Glad to have join join. I will post Day 1 in a few hours. I really think we are going to like this as a growth tool.
I just posted a welcome to you in the Introduce thread. I "happened" to see a new member join.
Posted: Dec 31, 07 9:14pm
Hello Editor, I would love to join you too. I will not be able to come in everyday untill after the 5th of the month , maybe sooner depends if I am free, to come into T.B.D. .Would like to read what you will share with us..I have something to share with you too.Blessings Alize..
Posted: Dec 31, 07 9:16pm
I have missed you, Alize Isa, but I saw your son was visiting. You needn't keep pace with one a day. Join in when you can. I will reply to all that participates.
May 2008 be blessed, as always for you.
Posted: Dec 31, 07 9:50pm
Thanks, Editor. You are one of those positive and inspiring people that keeps me coming back to TDB. And things are getting better for me. It's a new year already and a new start for me! It's really a new life for me.
Posted: Dec 31, 07 10:01pm
Uncle Spencer, that which you had from the beginning with our Lord can never be taken away from you. I pray you a triumphant year of New Beginnings, and for your children to thrive despite the new life also.
Posted: Jan 1, 08 10:40am
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Did I hear someone say something about butterflies??? (froggy???)(Lol!!!)
"Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come!" (2 Corinthians 5:17).
Editor, I am very interested in learning more about what you have to say. Add me to the list!
Posted: Jan 1, 08 11:58am
Awesome, Mariposa! Anyone knowing how a caterpillar struggles to become a butterfly knows all about a new creation!
I did have someone PM me so I will also answer here.
For convenience I have I will put each day's post on a separate thread. That way, if anyone cares to print it out and work at a slower pace, or come in later in the study, they will not feel overwhelmed at the material or comments on a singular thread. There will be one thread per day for the next 49 days.
Each day the post numbered 1-49 with the topic heading can be found by clicking on Discussions on our Group (Mental Hygiene for Christians dotcomrades) and today's is posted already.
http://www.tbd.com/group/125/discussion/47452/view
There is an additional way to find the day's lesson and that is found on the front page under the section See All Discussions on TeeBeeDee new discussions.
Posted: Jan 2, 08 2:21am
Be sure to work at your own pace. Today's parable #2 is listed here:
http://www.tbd.com/group/125/discussion/47964/view
Posted: Jan 2, 08 4:50am
Think chrysalis... think beauty through struggle... think and get to know... YOU!
tada gotcha, huh?
Posted: Jan 2, 08 9:53am
Butterfly on puy-purrple !! Cool ..! Imagine that print on my new Pad Jammies !!
Ah Ha Ha ..
Frogy
((I have no idea why jammies got going so much ..I posted one pic as a lark and it "stuck".. oh well ..designer jammoies here I come))
Posted: Jan 2, 08 2:39am
I wanna play in this sand box,,, can I huh, huh?
Posted: Jan 2, 08 4:36am
I have the plastic shovel and you have the bucket. Read it as you will, sir.
Thanks for joining in!
Posted: Jan 2, 08 3:58pm
This is a VERY FUN and EXCITING group. Please pass around the rydalin.
I'm getting started on Number one tonight....
Posted: Jan 2, 08 11:15pm
Oh my, Jaki, I get the super saver 90 day supply at a time, so the first week of meds are on the house for y'all.
Posted: Jan 3, 08 12:23am
Do know that you are all valuable to God, myself and others as we not only study the Word, but learn what makes each other tick.
Today's parable #3 is found here.
http://www.tbd.com/group/125/discussion/48511/view
Posted: Jan 3, 08 10:01pm
Thank you to all that are reading whether you comment or not. Thank you all for the wisdom you are adding to these studies. Today's parable #4 is here:
http://www.tbd.com/group/125/discussion/49133/view
Posted: Jan 5, 08 1:04am
You are making it quite exciting to arise in the a.m. and "chat" with you. The responses are so very good. Today's parable #55 is found here:
http://www.tbd.com/group/125/discussion/49830/view
Posted: Jan 5, 08 11:11pm
Today's Parable #6 is found here:
http://www.tbd.com/group/125/discussion/50345/view
Alize has asked a question of the Group and it is found here:
http://www.tbd.com/group/125/discussion/50320/view
Posted: Jan 6, 08 8:48am
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A little boy wanted to meet God. He knew it was a long trip to where God lived, so he packed his suitcase with Twinkies and a six-pack of Root Beer and he started his journey.
When he had gone about three blocks, he met an elderly man. The man was sitting in the park just feeding some pigeons.
The boy sat down next to him and opened his suitcase. He was about to take a drink from his root beer when he noticed that the man looked hungry, so he offered him a Twinkie.
The man gratefully accepted it and smiled at boy. His smile was so pleasant that the boy wanted to see it again, so he offered him a root beer. Again, the man smiled at him. The boy was delighted! They sat there all afternoon eating and smiling, but they never said a word.
As it grew dark, the boy realized how tired he was and he got up to leave, but before he had gone more than a few steps, he turned around, ran back to the man, and gave him a hug. The man gave him his biggest smile ever.
When the boy opened the door to his own house a short time later, his mother was surprised by the look of joy on his face. She asked him, "What did you do today that made you so happy?
"He replied, "I had lunch with God." But before his mother could respond, he added, "You know what? God's got the most beautiful smile I've ever seen!"
Meanwhile, the elderly man, also radiant with joy, returned to his home. His son was stunned by the look of peace on his face and he asked," Dad, what did you do today that made you so happy?"
He replied, "I ate Twinkies in the park with God." However, before his son responded, he added," You know, he's much younger than I expected."
Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around. People come into our lives for a reason, a season, or a lifetime. Embrace all equally!
~author unknown~
Send this to people who have touched your life in a special way. Let them know how important they are. Have lunch with God!
And .......Thanks for touching my life!
If not, share a smile. If not God, it may be your angel disguised...
Posted: Jan 6, 08 8:58am
Sir, how very precious. You also get the best graphics too!
Posted: Jan 7, 08 12:02am
Our parable #7 is found here today:
http://www.tbd.com/group/125/discussion/50951/view
Posted: Jan 7, 08 11:20pm
Our parable #8 is found here:
http://www.tbd.com/group/125/discussion/51560/view
Posted: Jan 9, 08 1:57am
Parable # 9 is posted and found here for the day:
http://www.tbd.com/group/125/discussion/52226/view
Posted: Jan 10, 08 1:20am
Today's parable #10 is found here:
http://www.tbd.com/group/125/discussion/52985/view
Posted: Jan 11, 08 12:25am
Today's parable #11 is found here. Thanks for your participation. You may join in on any day.
http://www.tbd.com/group/125/discussion/53697/view
Posted: Jan 11, 08 10:53pm
You will find parable #12 here today:
http://www.tbd.com/group/125/discussion/54391/view