Jesus tells a story about a party of misfits and warns the disciples on the great cost of discipleship. 

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Jesus works.

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Jesus implores his disciples to be authentically themselves, not presenting themselves to be something they are not. Meanwhile he tells a story of a greedy farmer with a bad exit strategy for his estate. 

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Jesus teaches the disciples how to pray and warns against becoming like the Pharisees.

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Cornelius provides a recap of the first part of the podcast and sets roadmap for second half of the podcast.

The Parable of the Adulterous Woman is controversial for many reasons, but is another example of Jesus command to Love your neighbor.

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Jesus goes into further detail on what it means to love your neighbor and enemies , using a tale of a Samaritan (enemies to jews at the time) and of a King who forgives debt of a servant only to learn that the servant himself did not forgive a smaller debt. 

Reading from Chapter 10 of Luke, Matthew 18:12

After some time, Jesus sees the need to grow out his ministry and sends groups ahead to each city on his behalf. Many want to follow but say they need more time, or want to procrastinate, but not Mary. 

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As the disciples jostle over who will be greatest in the kingdom of heaven, Jesus gives a hint.

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Jesus empowers Peter, decries teaching method of fake religious teachers and those pretending to be holier than thou, and tells his disciples to follow him into suffering.

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