A man asked Jesus to settle an inheritance dispute with his brother. In response, Jesus told us to be on our guard against all covetousness because life doesn't consist in one's possessions. Then he told the parable of the Rich Fool, a man who had plenty, got more, kept it for himself, and died on the very night he felt secure.

A man asked Jesus to settle an inheritance dispute with his brother. In response, Jesus told us to be on our guard against all covetousness because life doesn't consist in one's possessions. Then he told the parable of the Rich Fool, a man who had plenty, got more, kept it for himself, and died on the very night he felt secure.

Storing up earthly wealth is foolish because it's all perishable. You are perishable, with a limited shelf-life on Earth. Hoarding your wealth is like hoarding bananas. Who cares if you gathered 732 bananas over the weekend. They will all be gone by Thursday. What can you do with bananas and wealth if you have them? Use them in love. Show your love for God by using whatever worldly wealth you have to love for the ones God loves: people.

Storing up earthly wealth is foolish because it's all perishable. You are perishable, with a limited shelf-life on Earth. Hoarding your wealth is like hoarding bananas. Who cares if you gathered 732 bananas over the weekend. They will all be gone by Thursday. What can you do with bananas and wealth if you have them? Use them in love. Show your love for God by using whatever worldly wealth you have to love for the ones God loves: people.

In this passage, Jesus offer simple teaching in prayer, but the biggest lesson is think of God as a loving Father.

In this passage, Jesus offer simple teaching in prayer, but the biggest lesson is think of God as a loving Father.

One time a disciple asked Jesus, "Lord, teach us to pray." Jesus' response was what we now call the Lord's Prayer (the Luke version is shorter), followed by a story about a guy who needed bread at midnight and a reminder that even an earthly father won't give his child a serpent if he asks for a fish. The biggest news in the Lord's Prayer is wrapped up in the first word: "Father." It's a huge word, loaded with meaning. Enjoy this encouraging message from Pastor John.

One time a disciple asked Jesus, "Lord, teach us to pray." Jesus' response was what we now call the Lord's Prayer (the Luke version is shorter), followed by a story about a guy who needed bread at midnight and a reminder that even an earthly father won't give his child a serpent if he asks for a fish. The biggest news in the Lord's Prayer is wrapped up in the first word: "Father." It's a huge word, loaded with meaning. Enjoy this encouraging message from Pastor John.

When Jesus visits Mary and Martha, Martha gets upset that Mary isn't helping and asks Jesus to tell her to help. Jesus says that Mary has chosen the good portion and it won't be taken away. There's nothing wrong with Martha trying to be an excellent host. But Martha has not recognized that when the Bread of Life (Jesus) is present, bread for the body can take a back seat.

When Jesus visits Mary and Martha, Martha gets upset that Mary isn't helping and asks Jesus to tell her to help. Jesus says that Mary has chosen the good portion and it won't be taken away. There's nothing wrong with Martha trying to be an excellent host. But Martha has not recognized that when the Bread of Life (Jesus) is present, bread for the body can take a back seat.