Are You Ready for the Wedding Banquet? – Matthew 25:10-12
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Jesus is returning for his people some day. Are you ready for his return? Or will you awake to hear him say, "I don't know you."
The Generosity of God – Matthew 20:13-16
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The parable of the workers teaches us that God is generous to all who respond to his offer of salvation, giving us eternal life with him.
The Parable of the Fig Tree – Luke 13:6-9
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The parable of the fig tree is a warning to us about the need to be fruitful. If we fail to remain in Christ and bear fruit, we are in danger.
Thrown Into a Blazing Furnace – Matthew 13:40-43
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Those who reject God's salvation are pictured as being thrown into a blazing furnace. That should encourage us to share God's love with them.
Be on Your Guard against Greed – Luke 12:15
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What do you do with your wealth? Do you hoard it away? Or are you generous, sharing it with those who are less fortunate than you?
Why Did Jesus Teach in Parables?
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Why did Jesus teach using Parables? First, as an aid to helping his disciples. Secondly, to obscure the message from those without faith.
The Prodigal’s Older Brother – Luke 15:28-30
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The parable of the prodigal son warns us against being like the older brother who refused to embrace the one who was lost but now is found.
Thorny Ground that Chokes the Seed – Mark 4:18-19
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In the parable of the soils, I find myself challenged by the thorns that choke out the seed. There are so many thorns in my life.
Which Son Did His Father’s Will? – Matthew 21:28-31
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Which son did his Father's will. The one who committed, but failed to follow through? Or the one who refused, but was obedient in the end?
Why Did Jesus Teach in Parables? – Mark 4:10-12
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Why did Jesus teach in parables? It seems they were a way to teach his followers truth that was not revealed to those who did not follow him.
Lazarus and the Rich Man – Luke 16:19-31
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The parable of Lazarus and the rich man tells us that our final fate is determined in this life. And if we will not believe, no miracle will convince us.
The Parables of Small Beginnings – Matthew 13:31-33
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The parables of the Mustard Seed and the Yeast illustrate that the kingdom of God works with small beginnings to produce big changes in people and culture.
