Jesus is known for his parables. They come in all shapes and sizes, but even the smallest of them communicate something extraordinary. They all communicate God’s activity in his creation. This week we will look at what some people classify as parables, but which are really just similes. Jesus is comparing the kingdom of God [...]
Luke 16:1-15
We all try to be shrewd about the important things in our life. Things that are important to us, we try to keep. If our family is important to us, then we work to maintain relationships between us and our parents or our children, etc. If money is important to us, we try [...]
Matthew 18:21-35
How many times should I forgive someone? Isn’t there some point where people don’t deserve my forgiveness? Isn’t there a point when enough is enough? Aren’t there certain behaviors that are so wicked that they shouldn’t be forgiven? Peter asked Jesus a similar question. If my brother or sister sins against me, should I [...]
06/06/10 Luke 15:1-2, 11-32; The Home Coming
God speaks to us: Coming Home
INTRODUCTION: We need to keep in mind that while the parable of the Prodigal Son is about God’s grace as well as repentance and salvation, Jesus tells this parable and the two before it; The lost sheep, and the Lost coin in reaction [...]