God demonstrated His great love through the coming of Christ. In 1 John 1:1-4, the Apostle John speaks about Jesus from his personal experience. Here in this passage is the good news of Christmas - fellowship with God is possible for every person in this world who is truly seeking!

Advent is about waiting for God’s arrival. Psalm 130 offers us some important lessons on waiting. It is only as we wait patiently we understand the character of God. It is only those who know the character of God who can be people filled with hope.

In the parable of the bags of gold, Jesus draws our attention to an important truth which is especially pertinent to us today. Even though we need to be ready, alert and discerning of the signs of Christ’s return, through this parable Jesus calls us to something that is equally important that reveals the state of our heart and the depth of our relationship with Him.

The Parable in Matt 22:1-14 highlights the varying responses of people to God’s generous invitation to be part of His Kingdom. As we unwrap this fascinating story, you will find here a clear description of God’s mission. He is looking for wedding guests who can be part of the great banquet that awaits us when Jesus returns for His bride the Church. So God commissions His people to bring as many into the Kingdom.

There has been a lot of talk about end times during this pandemic. Is Jesus coming back soon? This parable in Matt 25:1-13 offers us insights into how we as believers need to live in light of Jesus’ promise of His Second Coming.

In Matthew 20: 1-16 there is a story which seeks to help us understand God's grace through Jesus telling the parable of the workers in the vineyard. There are some aspects of Jesus teaching in this parable that will be hard to receive and challenges our sense of fairness and justice. But, it will also set us free from the rollercoaster of emotions stemming from constantly comparing ourselves, and our lives, with others. Jesus wants us to understand God's grace and its part in the Kingdom of God.