When we hold up this story as the mirror Jesus intends it to be, what will we see and what will we do or how will we respond as a result?  God is obviously the Father, but which son are we? 

We get a glimpse into the heart of our Savior and our God who does not take pleasure in the destruction of the wicked and rejoices when people repent and turn from their sin.

It is only in light of the amazing love of God in Christ that we will remember that our offering of gratitude should be nothing less than a life of seeking to love Him in return with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength.

Jesus wasn’t concerned about keeping the conversations cordial. He wasn’t avoiding particular topics to keep the peace. And that’s because He was dealing with issues that have eternal consequences. 

The exclusivity, inclusivity, and antinomy of salvation work in perfect harmony to provide the foundation and the hope for our ongoing gospel work. 

Interpreting and explaining the purpose behind evil and suffering is not as easy or as simple or as prudent as many believe it to be. 

We must hold fast to the Gospel and continue to proclaim it regardless of the hostility, for it alone is the power of God unto salvation.

“These parables about servants and masters are some of the weightiest parables in the gospels.  They bring us face to face with our destiny and show us that we all need a Savior." - Philip Ryken

Out of the surplus of grace and love and the good gifts that are ours in Christ, we can and should be rich toward God.

Spiritual hypocrisy is a major issue and combating it is not easy.  But it is possible.