91. Weeds and Wheat
All Christians believe that church attendance is a mixture of wheat and weeds, but that the two will be separated at the harvest time, when Jesus will tell the reapers, “First, gather up the darnel weeds, and bind them in bundles to burn them; but gather the wheat into my barn." (Matthew 13:30b)
92. Growth Like a Mustard Seed
All Christians believe that the kingdom of heaven will grow like a mustard seed, “greater than the herbs, and becomes a tree, so that the birds of the air come and lodge in its branches." (Matthew 13:32 cf. Mark 4:30-32; Luke 13:18-19)
93. Like Yeast
All Christians believe that the kingdom is like yeast in three loaves of bread. (Matthew 13:33)
94. Like Hid Treasure
All Christians believe that the kingdom is like hidden treasure, worth selling all that we have. (Matthew 13:44)
95. Like a Pearl of Great Price
All Christians believe that the kingdom is like a pearl of great price, worth selling all that we have. (Matthew 13:45-46)
96. Like a Dragnet
All Christians believe that the kingdom is like a dragnet, gathering both good and bad in the catch. “The angels will come forth, and separate the wicked from among the righteous, and will cast them into the furnace of fire.” (Matthew 13:47-51)
97. Old and New
Every Christian sees a treasure in both old and new testaments. (Matthew 13:52)
98. Calm a Storm
Every Christian believes that Jesus can calm a storm (Matthew 8:18-27; Mark 4:35-41; Luke 8:22-25)
99. Power over Demons
Every Christian believes that Jesus has power over demons (Matthew 8:28-34; Mark 5:1-20; Luke 8:26-39)
100. Jesus Healed Females
All Christians agree that Jesus healed Jairus’ young daughter and a woman with an issue of blood. (Matthew 9:18-26; Mark 5:21-43; Luke 8:40-56)
