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parable of the rich man
Bible Studies / Parables of Jesus

Parable of the Rich Man: What Really Matters to God?

October 22, 2025November 5, 2025 - by Bible Study Toolbox Staff

What if everything we worked for disappeared overnight? Would our lives still have meaning? In the parable of the rich man (Luke 12:16-21), Jesus tells a story about a wealthy …

parable of the good samaritan
Bible Studies / Parables of Jesus

Parable of the Good Samaritan: Who Is My Neighbor?

October 17, 2025November 5, 2025 - by Bible Study Toolbox Staff

In Luke 10:30-37, Jesus shares the Parable of the Good Samaritan, a story that challenges our natural assumptions. It all begins when a lawyer asks Jesus, “What must I do …

challenges in bible study
Bible Studies / How-To Guides

How to Overcome Challenges in Bible Study as a Beginner

October 9, 2025November 5, 2025 - by Bible Study Toolbox Staff

Have you ever opened the Bible, ready to study, only to feel lost, distracted, or unmotivated? You’re not alone! Many of us face challenges in Bible study, especially as beginners. …

parable of the talents
Bible Studies / Parables of Jesus

Parable of the Talents: What Are You Doing With Yours?

October 5, 2025November 5, 2025 - by Bible Study Toolbox Staff

Understanding the Parable  Have you ever wondered what God expects you to do with the gifts He has given you? In the parable of the talents (Matthew 25:14-30; Luke 19:12-28), …

parable of the faithful servant
Bible Studies / Parables of Jesus

Parable of the Faithful Servant: Are You Prepared for His Return?

September 25, 2025November 5, 2025 - by Bible Study Toolbox Staff

The Importance of Readiness What would you do differently if you knew today was the day Christ would return? That’s a question worth pondering. The parable of the faithful servant …

luke chapter 15
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 Luke Chapter 15: Grace, Repentance, and Restoration

September 22, 2025November 5, 2025 - by Bible Study Toolbox Staff

Some chapters grab our hearts right away, Luke chapter 15 is one of them. In this powerful section of Scripture, Jesus shares three unforgettable parables. Each one highlights something lost, …

the parable of the tenants a solemn vineyard at sunset, glowing in golden light. The landowner’s son walks forward with open arms, while shadowed tenants whisper together, plotting against him. A stone watchtower stands in the distance.
Bible Studies / Parables of Jesus

Parable of the Tenants: Understanding God’s Kingdom Plan

September 5, 2025November 5, 2025 - by Bible Study Toolbox Staff

Have you ever wondered what it truly means to be entrusted with something precious in God’s kingdom? In the parable of the tenants (Matthew 21:33-46), Jesus paints a vivid picture …

Parable of the workers. A vineyard at sunrise with golden light spreading across rows of grapevines. A landowner in a robe stands at the open gate, gesturing as he hires five workers in simple tunics. Some laborers are already inside the vineyard tending the vines in the background.
Bible Studies / Parables of Jesus

Parable of the Workers: God’s Grace Is for Everyone

August 19, 2025November 5, 2025 - by Bible Study Toolbox Staff

Have you ever wondered why God’s grace seems to defy our sense of fairness? The parable of the workers in Matthew 20:1-16 challenges our expectations of equality and justice. In …

In the parable of the unforgiving servant in an ancient marketplace, a man in fine red robes grabs another man by the collar, demanding repayment. The second man kneels, pleading for more time, while shocked bystanders look on against a backdrop of stone buildings and clay jars."
Bible Studies / Parables of Jesus

Parable of the Unforgiving Servant: A Heart Check for Believers

August 12, 2025November 5, 2025 - by Bible Study Toolbox Staff

Have you ever struggled to forgive someone who deeply hurt you? Jesus addressed this in the Parable of the Unforgiving Servant. In Matthew 18:21-22, Peter asks Jesus how often he …

parable of the fishing net
Bible Studies / Parables of Jesus

Parable of the Fishing Net: Meaning & Lessons

July 31, 2025November 5, 2025 - by Bible Study Toolbox Staff

Have we ever wondered what the Kingdom of Heaven will truly be like? In the parable of the fishing net in Matthew 13:47-50, Jesus gives us a powerful glimpse. Through …

read the bible
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How to Read the Bible in One Year: A Beginner’s Guide

July 30, 2025January 29, 2026 - by Bible Study Toolbox Staff

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to read the Bible from beginning to end in just one year? Together, we’ll uncover a way to do just that, …

parable of the pearl merchant
Bible Studies / Parables of Jesus

Parable of the Pearl Merchant: The Cost of God’s Kingdom

July 23, 2025November 5, 2025 - by Bible Study Toolbox Staff

Parables are some of Jesus’ most memorable ways to teach us about God’s Kingdom. Through simple stories, Jesus reveals profound truths. Today, we’re diving into the parable of the pearl …

parables of jesus
Bible Studies / How-To Guides

How to Understand the Parables of Jesus in the Bible

July 22, 2025November 5, 2025 - by Bible Study Toolbox Staff

The Importance of the Parables of Jesus Have you ever wondered why Jesus often taught through stories instead of direct instructions? The parables of Jesus are simple, yet they carry …

parable of the mustard seed
Bible Studies / Parables of Jesus

Parable of the Mustard Seed: Small Faith, Big Results

July 3, 2025November 5, 2025 - by Bible Study Toolbox Staff

He told them another parable: ‘The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed, which a man took and planted in his field. Though it is the smallest of all …

Traditional painting of the parable of the weeds from Matthew 13, showing a man sowing seeds in a wheat field with weeds growing among the wheat under a golden sunset sky.
Bible Studies / Parables of Jesus

Parable of the Weeds: Insights for Believers

June 25, 2025November 5, 2025 - by Bible Study Toolbox Staff

The Parable of the Weeds is one of several parables that Jesus shared with a large crowd gathered by the sea, as recorded in Matthew 13. This chapter contains a …

parable of the sower
Bible Studies / Parables of Jesus

The Parable of the Sower: Faith that Bears Fruit

June 20, 2025February 23, 2026 - by Bible Study Toolbox Staff

In the Gospel of Mark, chapter 4, we find Jesus surrounded by a large crowd gathered by the shore, eager to hear His teaching. As the people pressed in to …

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soap bible study isaiah 40:28-31. Isaiah overlooking the valley in a dramatic sunset setting.

SOAP Bible Study: Isaiah 40:28–31

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SOAP Bible Study: Romans 12:1-2

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SOAP Bible Study: Job 1:20–22

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