If the Kingdom of God arrived on earth in the person and ministry of Jesus, why is the world so full of evil, corruption, and pain? Jesus answers this question with a story about a farmer and his struggle with weeds. The world is full of good, but an enemy is at work sowing corruption.
The Seeds and the Soil
August 13, 2023 • Scooter Vines
In this parable, we get a picture of God as a farmer generously scattering seed. We are also invited to examine the condition of our hearts and our ability to produce a harvest. The parable of the seeds and the soil is unique because Jesus explained the details of the parable for the benefit of his disciples!
Two Lost Sons and Their Loving Father
August 6, 2023 • Luke 15:11–32
This parable is one of the best known and most loved stories Jesus ever told. It explores the grace of God in vivid detail against the backdrop of the human tendency to run from God and resist His mercy.
The Great Banquet
July 23, 2023 • Justin Ulrich • Luke 14
Jesus compared The Kingdom of God like a great banquet. All have been invited, but not all will accept the invitation to come to the table. Jesus used humor and surprise to invite His hearers to question their excuses and examine their hearts.
Problems on Payday
July 16, 2023 • Justin Ulrich • Matthew 20:1–16
The parable of the workers and their wages invites us to question our sense of entitlement, confront our envious hearts, and accept the grace of God with gratitude.
The Persistent Neighbor
July 9, 2023 • Jeremiah Holthus
Jesus was a master storyteller. He used these stories, Parables, to communicate spiritual truths. They were relatable, sometimes funny, but usually subverted the expectation of the listener. Today, we are focusing on the Parable of the Persistent Neighbor.
