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Parables

Wheat and Weeds

August 20, 2023 • Matthew 13:24–30

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.