The Parables

Of The

Kingdom Of Heaven

By

The Twelve Apostles

The Parable Of The Growing Seed

And he said, “The kingdom of God is as if a man should scatter seed upon the ground, and should sleep and rise night and day, and the seed should sprout and grow, he knows not how. The earth produces of itself, first the blade, then the ear, then the full grain in the ear. But when the grain is ripe, at once he puts in the sickle, because the harvest has come.” Mark 4:26-29

Explanations:

1. Jesus made it known that all actions are performed by the forces of nature, by the Holy Spirit.

2. Hence, “Not by might nor by power, but by my spirit,” says the Lord.

3. Every man should make necessary efforts, and leave the rest for God Almighty, to crown his everyday efforts with success and prosperity.

4. This parable tells humanity to render services in the house of God, and perform their earthly assignments very well, because abundant blessings are waiting for such people, in heaven. The more the services your render to God and humanity, the more you rise in spiritual levels and the more your mansion in heaven transforms into bigger and better mansions with so many treasures and pleasures inside the mansion.

A Lamp Under A Bushel Basket

And He said to them, “Is a lamp brought in to be put under a bushel, or under a bed, and not on a stand? For there is nothing hid, except to be made manifest; nor is anything secret, except to come to light. If any man has ears to hear, let him hear.”

And He said to them, “Take heed what you hear; the measure you give will be the measure you get, and still more will be given you. For to him who has will more be given; and from him who has not, even what he has will be taken away.” Mark 4:21-25

1. The time of perfection is the time to exalt the word of God in the midst of humanity, so that the children of God shall be saved into the kingdom of heaven.

2. It is time to seek out the true saints who know the truth and able to teach it clearly, because all the numerous churches, ministries and fellowships and their religious leaders are the deceptive handiworks of Satan, misleading souls of humanity.

3. Those who have are the ones who make use of the spiritual talents which God has given to them.

4. They include all those people who use their blessings, favours, success and prosperity to benefit both themselves and their fellow men.

5. Whoever does not render services or give necessary assistance to others, is programing his future in poverty, because “In serving others is your prosperity,” says the God Almighty.

The Parable Of The Mustard Seed

And he said, “With what can we compare the kingdom of God, or what parable shall we use for it? It is like a grain of mustard seed, which, when sown upon the ground, is the smallest of all the seeds on earth; yet when it is sown it grows up and becomes the greatest of all shrubs, and puts forth large branches, so that the birds of the air can make nests in its shade.” Mark 4:30-32

Explanations

This parable speaks about the DivineBase Ministry, The City Of The Rising Sun, the one city of refuge for humanity, which God Almighty will establish at the end of the end time. All the other churches, ministries and fellowships shall dwindle and phase out, but this DivineBase established by God shall hold sway all over the world. Even the birds of the air, the Hosts of Angels and Saints of heaven, shall delight to stay and minister in the midst of humanity. This fact was very well revealed and explained to Prophet Daniel, by Archangel Gabriel.

Ordinarily, the mustard seed refers to all kinds of ventures and development of humanity in various ways, which usually start as an insignificant entity, but eventually become world organizations, international agencies and corporate bodies.

The parable demonstrates that with faith, the children of God can accomplish many great and amazing things, if they would only have faith and persist in making the necessary efforts.

The Parable Of The Barren Fig Tree

He also spoke this parable: "A certain man had a fig tree planted in his vineyard, and he came seeking fruit on it and found none. Then he said to the keeper of his vineyard, 'Look, for three years I have come seeking fruit on this fig tree and find none. Cut it down; why does it use up the ground?' But he answered and said to him, 'Sir, let it alone this year also, until I dig around it and fertilize it. And if it bears fruit, well. But if not, after that you can cut it down.'"

The Parable Of The Lost Sheep

Then all the tax collectors and the sinners drew near to Him to hear Him. And the Pharisees and scribes complained, saying, "This Man receives sinners and eats with them." So He spoke this parable to them, saying:

"What man of you, having a hundred sheep, if he loses one of them, does not leave the ninety-nine in the wilderness, and go after the one which is lost until he finds it? And when he has found it, he lays it on his shoulders, rejoicing. And when he comes home, he calls together his friends and neighbors, saying to them, ‘Rejoice with me, for I have found my sheep which was lost!' I say to you that likewise there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine just persons who need no repentance.

The Parable Of The Lost Coin

"Or what woman, having ten silver coins, if she loses one coin, does not light a lamp, sweep the house, and search carefully until she finds it? And when she has found it, she calls her friends and neighbors together, saying, 'Rejoice with me, for I have found the piece which I lost!' Likewise, I say to you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents."

Both Old And New Testaments Are Relevant

Then He said to them, "Therefore every scribe instructed concerning the kingdom of heaven is like a householder who brings out of his treasure things new and old." Matthew 13:52

Explanations:

1. From both Old and New Testaments.

2. From both spiritual and physical.

3. From both theory and practical.

4. From ancient and modern Holy Scriptures.

5. From the ordinary and metaphysical.

Pray For More Labourers

Then He said to His disciples, "The harvest truly is plentiful, but the labourers are few. Therefore, pray the Lord of the harvest to send out labourers into His harvest." Matthew 9:37-38

Explanations:

1. So many ministers of God in the world, but majority of them are not doing what God directed them to do.

2. Every group is busy teaching and practising man-made laws and doctrines which were made (forged) at meetings,…

3. None is ready to hear the Truth, to earn and to do it.

4. Deceiving themselves and misleading the ignorant masses.

5. The religious leaders are not teaching or spreading the end time messages and warnings from God.

6. Henceforth, pray for religious leaders, who know how to live and teach the Truth, righteousness and holiness, in theory and practice

The Parable of the Barren Fig Tree

He also spoke this parable: "A certain man had a fig tree planted in his vineyard, and he came seeking fruit on it and found none. Then he said to the keeper of his vineyard, 'Look, for three years I have come seeking fruit on this fig tree and find none. Cut it down; why does it use up the ground?' But he answered and said to him, 'Sir, let it alone this year also, until I dig around it and fertilize it. 9 And if it bears fruit, well. But if not, after that you can cut it down.'" Luke 13:6-9

The parable was a real life incident before Jesus Christ cane to this world.

The manure means the Holy Spirit, the powers of the Holy Spirit, the word of God, teachings, training, rites of holiness, holy substances and enabling opportunities. It is only by abiding in the paths of righteousness that humanity shall have abiding peace, steadfast wellbeing and progressive developments.

The fig tree refers to the children of God, who refuse to hear and obey what God says, who fail to do the will of God and bear much fruits of the Holy Spirit.

The parable shows that the Master has come in, has arrived. But all the people who follow the Master should be knowledgeable and wise. They should be people who have grown in spirit, so that they shall be able to understand what the Master is saying and doing.

Explanations:

1. The earth is God’s own school. You enter it by birth, leave it at death and come back to it through reincarnation.

2. Despite several reincarnations, people fail to seek and know the Truth, and they refuse to obey the word of God.

3. Instead, they deceive themselves with so many religions and diverse churches, ministries and fellowships, which are nothing but the multiplicity of idolatry.

4. They practise freedom of worship, by each group doing whatever they like, when all that is required from them is simple obedience.

5. If you want to be the fertilized and fruitful tree, make sure that you abide in the paths of righteousness. That is the only condition on which you shall receive the Holy Spirit. It is the Holy Spirit that ensures your blessings, favours, success and prosperity, as well as you rise in spiritual growth, level, vibration and radiance.

The Parable of the Lost Coin

"Or what woman, having ten silver coins, if she loses one coin, does not light a lamp, sweep the house, and search carefully until she finds it? And when she has found it, she calls her friends and neighbours together, saying, 'Rejoice with me, for I have found the piece which I lost!' Likewise, I say to you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents." Luke 15:8-10

Explanations:

1. Such is the great love of God for His children.

2. Everybody is important to God.

3. And God loves all, to the extent that He came down to the earth and died on the cross, for the salvation of all.

The Parable Of The Unjust Steward

He also said to His disciples: "There was a certain rich man who had a steward, and an accusation was brought to him that this man was wasting his goods. So he called him and said to him, 'What is this I hear about you? Give an account of your stewardship, for you can no longer be steward.'

"Then the steward said within himself, 'What shall I do? For my master is taking the stewardship away from me. I cannot dig; I am ashamed to beg. I have resolved what to do, that when I am put out of the stewardship, they may receive me into their houses.'

"So he called every one of his master's debtors to him, and said to the first, 'How much do you owe my master?' And he said, 'A hundred measures of oil.' So he said to him, 'Take your bill, and sit down quickly and write fifty.' Then he said to another, 'And how much do you owe?' So he said, 'A hundred measures of wheat.' And he said to him, 'Take your bill, and write eighty.' So the master commended the unjust steward because he had dealt shrewdly. For the sons of this world are more shrewd in their generation than the sons of light.

Use Of Unrighteous Mammon

"And I say to you, make friends for yourselves by unrighteous mammon, that when you fail, they may receive you into an everlasting home. He who is faithful in what is least is faithful also in much; and he who is unjust in what is least is unjust also in much. Therefore if you have not been faithful in the unrighteous mammon, who will commit to your trust the true riches? And if you have not been faithful in what is another man's, who will give you what is your own?

Explanations:

1. Forgive others, and God will forgive you.

2. Have mercy on others, and God will have mercy on you.

3. Attend to the needs of others, and God will attend to your needs.

4. “In serving others is your success and prosperity,” says the God Almighty.

5. Selfless services rendered to God and others is one of the best and fastest way to pay for your karmic debts and atone for your sins.