- spirituality.com | Bible Beat: practical ideas from the Bible
Bible Beat: Take a deeper dive into the meaning of stories from the Scriptures.
Featured theme
Jesus' parables
  There’s nothing like a good story
Jesus often used parables to illustrate his message--a method of instruction that shows the universality of everyday challenges and their God-inspired solutions.
  The Father’s welcome home
A Bible parable delivers God’s welcoming message to both the wanderer and the one who awaits another’s return.
  A mustard seed is enough
This man was cured of illness when he recalled Jesus’ promise that even faith small as a mustard seed can grow into the spiritual understanding that leads to healing.
Be a "good neighbor" -- even to your neighbors
Putting her own hurt feelings aside, a “good Samaritan” offers her kindness and prayers to a friend in need.
Harvest lessons
For a mom, Jesus' parable of the tares and the wheat provides a valuable lesson in parenting.
Question of the Week: Which of Jesus' parables has taught you the most? What have you learned?
One question—many answers. Read a selection of responses from site visitors.
Search the archive
-OR- Search Tips


© 2008 The Christian Science Publishing Society. All rights reserved -->