Jesus' story of the rich man and Lazarus reminds us that something incredible is waiting for us in heaven, and his word gives us the faith needed to be there forever.

Just as a branch can do nothing when separated from the vine, so we stay connected to Jesus to receive his blessings.

Question and answer night

Jesus declares himself to be the only path to eternal life. Through him we are saved.

Sheep need a shepherd. We need our Savior. Jesus laid down his life for us so that we will live.

How serious is Jesus about saving each one of us? How important are we to him? Jesus' parable of the lost sheep reminds us that he came to seek and to save the lost.

Our Savior is the light that illuminates the darkness of sin so that we are drawn to him. He gives us the light of life.

We face the temptation to focus on our life in this world, sometimes at the expense of remembering his gospel invitation. Jesus reminds us to be ready to attend his heavenly banquet.

Jesus offers himself as food that will always satisfy. He is the bread from heaven that leads us to heaven.

We live in a world in which we are told to promote ourselves, to get everything we think we deserve. Jesus reminds us that humility is God’s way to exalt us, just as Jesus humbled himself for us.