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In this episode, we hear a parable about how the Kingdom of God works under the surface and mysteriously to eventually produce a harvest!

In this episode, we see that Jesus tells his disciples that with the measure they use it will be measured to them. We learn that Jesus is not talking about money, but us receiving the word, putting it into practice, and sharing it with others!

In this episode, we are reminded that the light God reveals to us is not supposed to be kept to ourselves, but shared with others. This is what it means to hear and obey!

In this episode, Jesus explains the parable of the sower and we are reminded to ask God to make us "good soil!"

In this episode, we see Jesus disciples asking why he speaks in parables. His response leaves us scratching our head!

In this episode, Jesus redefines the family as those who do the will of the Father!

In this episode, Jesus' family thinks he is out of his mind, and the religious leaders think he is driving out demons because He is demonic. We are reminded, that keeping ourselves open to hear the voice of God keeps us from quenching the Spirit in our lives!

In this episode, we see that Jesus calls 12 Disciples to him, reminding us of the 12 tribes of Israel, and trusts His kingdom to them!

In this episode, we see that the pride of the religious leaders won't even let them admit that it is better to do good on the Sabbath than to do evil. We are called to examine our own lives for signs of pride!

In this episode, Jesus reminds the religious leaders that the Sabbath was made for our good, not to be a legalistic set of rules. We are encouraged to create the space for Sabbath in our lives as well!

In this episode, Jesus teaches that we need a whole new container to handle the new life He is bringing!

In this episode, we are reminded that fasting is a practice that can help us draw closer to God, and that Jesus expected that his disciples would fast once he was no longer with them.

In this episode, Jesus calls Levi the tax collector to follow Him, and we see that many tax collectors and "sinners" were gathering around Jesus!

In this episode, a paralyzed man is dropped through the roof of where Jesus is teaching and Jesus does the unthinkable and forgives the man's sins!

In this episode, we see that Jesus shows compassion to a man with leprosy and heals him, even when the man wonders if Jesus is really willing to do so!