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The Parable of the Growing Seed
This powerful parable appears only in MRKk. The slow and hidden kingdom certainly challenged the desire for dramatic, divine invention found in most apocalyptic thought in the first century. Jesus did not deny a judgment day, but he did reinterpret its timing (see Joel 3:13).
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Experience the Bible through the eyes of a first-century disciple by exploring the cultural, religious, and historical background of the Bible. This 21-day reading plan is built from the NIV First-Century Study Bible. These daily readings will allow you to understand the teaching of Jesus in its original cultural context, bringing Scripture to life by providing fresh understanding to familiar passages.
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