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The Vineyard and New Wineskins

September 29, 2022 • Bryan Fojtasek

What happens when the people God had specifically chosen to be his prized possession and chosen nation turn around and reject him entirely? That’s the question Jesus explores in the parable of the tenants in the vineyard (Matthew 21:33-46) and his short parable about new wine and old wineskins (Matthew 9:16-17).

(We apologize for the poor camera angle in this week's recording).

The Rich Man & Lazarus and The Rich Fool

November 3, 2022 • Bryan Fojtasek

Jesus doesn’t want us to have any regrets when we reach the end of our lives, and he doesn’t want us to wait until it’s too late to start seeking God. These two parables are meant to teach us the importance of being proactive about following God and seeking the truth. 

The Talents and the Sheep and Goats

October 27, 2022 • Bryan Fojtasek

Jesus expects us to be good stewards of the resources he's entrusted to us.

Workers in the Vineyard and the Unmerciful Servant

October 20, 2022 • Bryan Fojtasek

One key characteristic of a disciple is a heart of gratitude. These two parables demonstrate what happens when we allow greed and bitterness to take root in our hearts instead of gratitude.