Whenever someone hears the word of the Kingdom, the evil one (Matthew 13:19), also called Satan (Mark 4:16) and the devil (Luke 8:12), attacks endeavoring to steal the word from the person. Without exception, everyone who hears is targeted. The parable of the sower that is recorded in the above verses also reveals that the attacks continue throughout life. We must learn to...

Freeze the scene.  The knife gleams in the blinding sun.  Lifted high above his head, his hand firmly grips the handle, knuckles bulging.  His eyes, open, are intensely focused on the object of his aim.  Isaac bound, looks up in fear, knowing his father has made up his mind.  A little further out, a ram sniffing about in a bush gets its horns entangled.  Still...