Mystery
178: God’s Treasured Possessions (Walking with Jesus Series, #040: Matt. 13:44-52)
The parables of the hidden treasure, pearl of great price, and dragnet take the word of the kingdom out to the end of the age. Pastor Hollandsworth gives an interpretation for each parable, in light of context, demonstrating that one applies to Israel, one to the Church, and one shows the possible verdicts for believers at the Judgment Seat of Christ.
177: Those Ominous Birds (Walking with Jesus Series, #039: Matt. 13:31-35)
Jesus shares the parables of the mustard seed and the leavened bread to describe how the kingdom inheritance offer will fare throughout the Church Age. Pastor Hollandsworth clarifies that these parables are not about the spread of the gospel of grace or the progress of the Church, but the corrupting work of Satan to destroy the word of the kingdom, as represented by the birds and the leaven.
176: The Enemy Strikes Back (Walking with Jesus Series, #038: Matt. 13:24-30, 36-43)
In an effort to derail those who are on the pathway to becoming kingdom inheritors, Satan plants tares that represent believers who live lawlessly and teach erroneous views of the kingdom. Pastor Hollandsworth debunks the view that the tares are unbelievers who merely profess to be saved, and explains that the fire that burns the tares is a metaphor for the Judgment Seat fires.
074: Perfect Ends and Perfect Means (Greatness of God Series #02: His Wisdom)
God is omniscient and all-wise, planning the redemption and future glorification of mankind before the foundation of the world. Pastor Hollandsworth explains five things God does in wisdom and encourages believers to seek His wisdom by believing Him for it.
065: All Israel Will Be Saved and So Will All Mankind (Romans Series #25: Rom. 11:16-36)
To illustrate that Israel’s “time-out” is merely temporary, not permanent, Paul uses the metaphor of wild olive branches (believing Gentiles) being grafted into a cultivated olive tree (Israel), whose branches have been broken off due to disobedience (in rejecting Messiah and His offer of kingdom inheritance). But Israel will repent and be re-grafted back into her national tree. Pastor Hollandsworth points out that “all Israel will be saved,” leading to all mankind being saved, for God’s objective is to commit all mankind to disobedience so He might have mercy on all.