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Did Jesus teach us to continually ask in prayer until we get an answer and receive what we ask for? In Luke 18 we take on our final parable in this series with the widow who came to the judge and wouldn’t back stop asking until she received what she asked for. Jesus taught that parable “that men always ought to pray and not lose heart” (Luke 18:1) So where and how does persistence fit in with our prayers and why does Jesus end this parable with “Nevertheless, when the Son of Man comes, will He really find faith on the earth?”
Did Jesus teach us to continually ask in prayer until we get an answer and receive what we ask for? In Luke 18 we take on our final parable in this series with the widow who came to the judge and wouldn’t back stop asking until she received what she asked for. Jesus taught that parable “that men always ought to pray and not lose heart” (Luke 18:1) So where and how does persistence fit in with our prayers and why does Jesus end this parable with “Nevertheless, when the Son of Man comes, will He really find faith on the earth?”
Why would God put so many resources in leaders, money, and material to build a wall around Jerusalem if He really didn’t need such a natural barrier to protect it? Tonight we see the answer to this question and also see a change in how Nehemiah pursues the call of God from his beginning in chapter 1 of copying what worked for others. He inspires the people who become accustomed to a status quo to rise up and change it. There is so much we get to cover in these remaining verses of Nehemiah 2 (verses 11-20); much more than I can post here! Some include what should you share with other people about what God has put in your spirit to do? How do you go about getting started?
Why would God put so many resources in leaders, money, and material to build a wall around Jerusalem if He really didn’t need such a natural barrier to protect it? Tonight we see the answer to this question and also see a change in how Nehemiah pursues the call of God from his beginning in chapter 1 of copying what worked for others. He inspires the people who become accustomed to a status quo to rise up and change it. There is so much we get to cover in these remaining verses of Nehemiah 2 (verses 11-20); much more than I can post here! Some include what should you share with other people about what God has put in your spirit to do? How do you go about getting started?
Are we taught by Jesus parable to keep pestering or asking God for what we need until He finally comes around and grants us our prayer? Well a wrong understanding of scripture will lead to a wrong application and will find us following after wrong teaching. As we look at the the friend who comes at midnight to ask bread we will look to see what is Jesus teaching us to do in prayer.
Are we taught by Jesus parable to keep pestering or asking God for what we need until He finally comes around and grants us our prayer? Well a wrong understanding of scripture will lead to a wrong application and will find us following after wrong teaching. As we look at the the friend who comes at midnight to ask bread we will look to see what is Jesus teaching us to do in prayer.
The Parable of the Talents is in Jesus' teaching on end times. We will look at why that is and the progression from the Parables of the workers in the vineyard, the Minas, and this one. We also show you how you can find out what your gift from the Lord is.
The Parable of the Talents is in Jesus' teaching on end times. We will look at why that is and the progression from the Parables of the workers in the vineyard, the Minas, and this one. We also show you how you can find out what your gift from the Lord is.
All of us have people around who go through life less prepared than you are. They ask for help and many times we give it to them even when we feel like we shouldn’t, it won’t really help them, or we just do not want to. Is it always Godly to help? There are lots of opinions on this, but let’s see what the word of God teaches us as we study the words and teachings of Jesus.
All of us have people around who go through life less prepared than you are. They ask for help and many times we give it to them even when we feel like we shouldn’t, it won’t really help them, or we just do not want to. Is it always Godly to help? There are lots of opinions on this, but let’s see what the word of God teaches us as we study the words and teachings of Jesus.
Are you a servant in God’s kingdom or a citizen? In the parable of the minas there are three groups of people mentioned; citizens, unfaithful servants, and faithful servants. How can we know which group we are in? There are two parables towards the end of Jesus ministry that seem very similar. The first we take on here in the Minas, and the second will be next week in the Talents. The differences are important!
Are you a servant in God’s kingdom or a citizen? In the parable of the minas there are three groups of people mentioned; citizens, unfaithful servants, and faithful servants. How can we know which group we are in? There are two parables towards the end of Jesus ministry that seem very similar. The first we take on here in the Minas, and the second will be next week in the Talents. The differences are important!
In many of Jesus’ parables we see attitudes on display, and most are bad. We might take from this that bad attitudes will hurt you more than good attitudes can help you. In Matthew’s parable of the vineyard workers, only the bad attitudes are spotlighted and the harm they did. In the prodigal son, we only see the bad attitude of the older son, or in the parable of the wood plank it’s a bad attitude toward those around us who have faults. Then there is the unforgiving servant’s bad attitude toward those who owed him money, and the Good Samaritan parable had the attitudes of the priest and Levite stirring them to offer no help. Since so many of the parables were taught because of the bad attitudes of the religious leaders it is of no surprise that such light is put on this state of mind. In these parables the one who had the bad attitude didn’t think it was a bad attitude or even a problem, but in the end, we see that it brought great loss to them. So how can we change these attitudes before they take us down with them?
In many of Jesus’ parables we see attitudes on display, and most are bad. We might take from this that bad attitudes will hurt you more than good attitudes can help you. In Matthew’s parable of the vineyard workers, only the bad attitudes are spotlighted and the harm they did. In the prodigal son, we only see the bad attitude of the older son, or in the parable of the wood plank it’s a bad attitude toward those around us who have faults. Then there is the unforgiving servant’s bad attitude toward those who owed him money, and the Good Samaritan parable had the attitudes of the priest and Levite stirring them to offer no help. Since so many of the parables were taught because of the bad attitudes of the religious leaders it is of no surprise that such light is put on this state of mind. In these parables the one who had the bad attitude didn’t think it was a bad attitude or even a problem, but in the end, we see that it brought great loss to them. So how can we change these attitudes before they take us down with them?
One of the most profound traits of the grace of God will likely shock you! We learn of it in many places in the Bible, but this Sunday we see it in the parable of the Workers in the Vineyard. There are lessons here that will greatly impact our faith walk, and how we believe in and for what God has promised us. We also look at expectations and attitudes seeing how all these affect our faith. In the end we will understand what may be a shocking conclusion to this parable, and one that will profoundly help your Christian walk become all that you hoped it would be.
One of the most profound traits of the grace of God will likely shock you! We learn of it in many places in the Bible, but this Sunday we see it in the parable of the Workers in the Vineyard. There are lessons here that will greatly impact our faith walk, and how we believe in and for what God has promised us. We also look at expectations and attitudes seeing how all these affect our faith. In the end we will understand what may be a shocking conclusion to this parable, and one that will profoundly help your Christian walk become all that you hoped it would be.
Does Jesus teach us to be shrewd in business and that it’s okay to even cheat our boss at work to accomplish a greater good? The parable of the unjust steward in Luke 16 has left many people puzzled by the meaning so many have taken from it, but is this what Jesus is teaching? What the steward does in changing what the rich man’s debtors owe him seems dishonest at best. Why does Jesus speak this parable and is there a meaning apart from what seems obvious? As we have come to know parables were Jesus’ way of teaching a principle without it being readily understood and thus criticized by His critics, so this Sunday we will take on this parable as well as the rich man and Lazarus parable that follows, to understand what Jesus was teaching us.
Does Jesus teach us to be shrewd in business and that it’s okay to even cheat our boss at work to accomplish a greater good? The parable of the unjust steward in Luke 16 has left many people puzzled by the meaning so many have taken from it, but is this what Jesus is teaching? What the steward does in changing what the rich man’s debtors owe him seems dishonest at best. Why does Jesus speak this parable and is there a meaning apart from what seems obvious? As we have come to know parables were Jesus’ way of teaching a principle without it being readily understood and thus criticized by His critics, so this Sunday we will take on this parable as well as the rich man and Lazarus parable that follows, to understand what Jesus was teaching us.
These three parables (lost sheep, lost coin, and lost son) go togther and show us three reasons people wonder off or get lost from God, and how good responds or expects us to respond to each. We also see a forth type of lost person, one who thinks they are not lost but going about the Father's business.
These three parables (lost sheep, lost coin, and lost son) go togther and show us three reasons people wonder off or get lost from God, and how good responds or expects us to respond to each. We also see a forth type of lost person, one who thinks they are not lost but going about the Father's business.
These three parables (lost sheep, lost coin, and lost son) go togther and show us three reasons people wonder off or get lost from God, and how good responds or expects us to respond to each. We also see a forth type of lost person, one who thinks they are not lost but going about the Father's business.
These three parables (lost sheep, lost coin, and lost son) go togther and show us three reasons people wonder off or get lost from God, and how good responds or expects us to respond to each. We also see a forth type of lost person, one who thinks they are not lost but going about the Father's business.
These three parables (lost sheep, lost coin, and lost son) go togther and show us three reasons people wonder off or get lost from God, and how good responds or expects us to respond to each. We also see a forth type of lost person, one who thinks they are not lost but going about the Father's business.
These three parables (lost sheep, lost coin, and lost son) go togther and show us three reasons people wonder off or get lost from God, and how good responds or expects us to respond to each. We also see a forth type of lost person, one who thinks they are not lost but going about the Father's business.
There is a question asked of Jesus who’s purpose was to “test” Jesus. Jesus gives a very unusual answer and then proceeds to teach a parable after a follow up question. Since the purpose of teaching in parables was to conceal truth from those who were not actually seeking it, why does the man who asked the question seem to understand the meaning of the parable? In fact, even unsaved people seem to understand the meaning of the parable of the Good Samaritan. Did Jesus make an exception with this parable, or is it possible we have missed the true meaning?
There is a question asked of Jesus who’s purpose was to “test” Jesus. Jesus gives a very unusual answer and then proceeds to teach a parable after a follow up question. Since the purpose of teaching in parables was to conceal truth from those who were not actually seeking it, why does the man who asked the question seem to understand the meaning of the parable? In fact, even unsaved people seem to understand the meaning of the parable of the Good Samaritan. Did Jesus make an exception with this parable, or is it possible we have missed the true meaning?
In this parable of Comparing the Faithful and the Evil Servant, why does Jesus seem to emphase the watching for the master over the working in the house (kingdom.) What does the returning of the Master from the wedding feasts signify?
In this parable of Comparing the Faithful and the Evil Servant, why does Jesus seem to emphase the watching for the master over the working in the house (kingdom.) What does the returning of the Master from the wedding feasts signify?
Continuing on from last week looking at how we can learn and know the voice of the shepherd in our day to day lives, as well as our calling and future. We begin in Psalm 23 and end up in Exodus 32 and the lessons learned at the base of Mount Sinai. The audio cut out at about the 21 minute mark, as the sound board shut down, so that section was edited out.
Continuing on from last week looking at how we can learn and know the voice of the shepherd in our day to day lives, as well as our calling and future. We begin in Psalm 23 and end up in Exodus 32 and the lessons learned at the base of Mount Sinai. The audio cut out at about the 21 minute mark, as the sound board shut down, so that section was edited out.
